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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 20202021

or

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from [                    ] to [                    ]

Commission file numberFile Number: 1-9876

Weingarten Realty Investors

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas

74-1464203

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2600 Citadel Plaza Drive

P.O. Box 924133

Houston,

Texas

77292-4133

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(713)

866-6000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class

    

Trading
Symbol(s)

    

Name of Each Exchange on
Which Registered

Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $.03 par value

WRI

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YesNo

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). YesNo

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   YesNo

As of July 30, 2020,27, 2021, there were 128,103,123127,784,797 common shares of beneficial interest of Weingarten Realty Investors, $.03 par value, outstanding.

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PART I.

Financial Information:

Page Number

Item 1.

Financial Statements (unaudited):

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020

3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020

4

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020

5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020

6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020

7

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

9

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

2724

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

4543

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

4543

PART II.

Other Information:

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

4543

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

4544

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

4745

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

4745

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

4745

Item 5.

Other Information

4746

Item 6.

Exhibits

4746

Exhibit Index

4846

Signatures

4947

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PART I-FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

Revenues:

 

  

 

  

Rentals, net

 

$

95,813

$

119,462

$

203,863

$

239,288

Other

2,322

3,198

5,624

6,510

Total Revenues

98,135

122,660

209,487

245,798

Operating Expenses:

Depreciation and amortization

37,627

34,967

74,283

68,939

Operating

19,978

22,767

43,138

47,015

Real estate taxes, net

15,733

15,736

30,741

31,867

Impairment loss

44

74

General and administrative

12,920

8,880

15,227

18,461

Total Operating Expenses

86,258

82,350

163,433

166,356

Other Income (Expense):

Interest expense, net

(15,776)

(14,953)

(30,378)

(30,242)

Interest and other income (expense), net

5,293

1,921

(535)

6,305

Gain on sale of property

7,898

52,061

21,474

69,848

Total Other (Expense) Income

(2,585)

39,029

(9,439)

45,911

Income Before Income Taxes and Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships

9,292

79,339

36,615

125,353

Provision for Income Taxes

(343)

(484)

(515)

(661)

Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net

3,428

6,665

30,525

12,082

Net Income

12,377

85,520

66,625

136,774

Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

(1,009)

(1,711)

(2,635)

(3,299)

Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders

$

11,368

$

83,809

$

63,990

$

133,475

Earnings Per Common Share - Basic:

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to common shareholders

$

0.09

$

0.66

$

0.50

$

1.04

Earnings Per Common Share - Diluted:

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to common shareholders

$

0.09

$

0.65

$

0.50

$

1.03

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Revenues:

 

  

 

  

Rentals, net

 

$

119,770

$

95,813

$

238,091

$

203,863

Other

2,895

2,322

5,945

5,624

Total Revenues

122,665

98,135

244,036

209,487

Operating Expenses:

Depreciation and amortization

40,022

37,627

78,578

74,283

Operating

22,767

19,978

46,054

43,138

Real estate taxes, net

16,285

15,733

33,020

30,741

Impairment loss

122

447

44

General and administrative

11,691

12,920

22,295

15,227

Total Operating Expenses

90,887

86,258

180,394

163,433

Other Income (Expense):

Interest expense, net

(17,303)

(15,776)

(33,922)

(30,378)

Interest and other (expense) income, net

(4,713)

5,293

(3,059)

(535)

Gain on sale of property

480

7,898

9,611

21,474

Total Other Expense

(21,536)

(2,585)

(27,370)

(9,439)

Income Before Income Taxes and Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships

10,242

9,292

36,272

36,615

Provision for Income Taxes

(86)

(343)

(324)

(515)

Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net

4,285

3,428

8,372

30,525

Net Income

14,441

12,377

44,320

66,625

Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

(1,749)

(1,009)

(3,591)

(2,635)

Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders

$

12,692

$

11,368

$

40,729

$

63,990

Earnings Per Common Share - Basic:

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to common shareholders

$

0.10

$

0.09

$

0.32

$

0.50

Earnings Per Common Share - Diluted:

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to common shareholders

$

0.10

$

0.09

$

0.32

$

0.50

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Net Income

$

12,377

$

85,520

$

66,625

$

136,774

$

14,441

$

12,377

$

44,320

$

66,625

Other Comprehensive Income:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Reclassification adjustment of derivatives and designated hedges into net income

(224)

(221)

(445)

(440)

(221)

(224)

(440)

(445)

Retirement liability adjustment

273

299

570

587

282

273

543

570

Total

49

78

125

147

61

49

103

125

Comprehensive Income

12,426

85,598

66,750

136,921

14,502

12,426

44,423

66,750

Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

(1,009)

(1,711)

(2,635)

(3,299)

(1,749)

(1,009)

(3,591)

(2,635)

Comprehensive Income Adjusted for Noncontrolling Interests

$

11,417

$

83,887

$

64,115

$

133,622

$

12,753

$

11,417

$

40,832

$

64,115

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

    

June 30, 

    

December 31, 

    

June 30, 

    

December 31, 

2020

2019

2021

2020

ASSETS

  

  

  

  

Property

$

4,202,337

$

4,145,249

$

4,187,531

$

4,246,334

Accumulated Depreciation

(1,156,304)

(1,110,675)

(1,193,095)

(1,161,970)

Property Held for Sale, net

24,421

Property, net *

3,070,454

3,034,574

2,994,436

3,084,364

Investment in Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net

401,724

427,947

362,132

369,038

Total

3,472,178

3,462,521

3,356,568

3,453,402

Unamortized Lease Costs, net

146,620

148,479

161,040

174,152

Accrued Rent, Accrued Contract Receivables and Accounts Receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $13,839 in 2020) *

73,760

83,639

Accrued Rent, Accrued Contract Receivables and Accounts Receivable, net *

70,039

81,016

Cash and Cash Equivalents *

14,203

41,481

73,344

35,418

Restricted Deposits and Escrows

14,063

13,810

11,702

12,338

Other, net

186,385

188,004

209,080

205,074

Total Assets

$

3,907,209

$

3,937,934

$

3,881,773

$

3,961,400

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Debt, net *

$

1,743,194

$

1,732,338

$

1,786,962

$

1,838,419

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

97,776

111,666

95,979

104,990

Other, net

210,507

217,770

218,369

217,489

Total Liabilities

2,051,477

2,061,774

2,101,310

2,160,898

Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 12)

0

0

Equity:

  

  

  

  

Shareholders' Equity:

  

  

  

  

Common Shares of Beneficial Interest - par value, $.03 per share; shares authorized: 275,000; shares issued and outstanding:128,103 in 2020 and 128,702 in 2019

3,890

3,905

Common Shares of Beneficial Interest - par value, $.03 per share; shares authorized: 275,000; shares issued and outstanding:127,645 in 2021 and 127,313 in 2020

3,876

3,866

Additional Paid-In Capital

1,767,972

1,779,986

1,763,163

1,755,770

Net Income Less Than Accumulated Dividends

(85,008)

(74,293)

(155,730)

(128,813)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

(11,158)

(11,283)

(11,947)

(12,050)

Total Shareholders' Equity

1,675,696

1,698,315

1,599,362

1,618,773

Noncontrolling Interests

180,036

177,845

181,101

181,729

Total Equity

1,855,732

1,876,160

1,780,463

1,800,502

Total Liabilities and Equity

$

3,907,209

$

3,937,934

$

3,881,773

$

3,961,400

* Consolidated variable interest entities' assets and debt included in the above balances (see Note 13):

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Property, net

$

195,886

$

196,636

$

181,628

$

193,271

Accrued Rent, Accrued Contract Receivables and Accounts Receivable, net

9,071

10,548

8,236

9,489

Cash and Cash Equivalents

9,757

8,135

9,478

10,089

Debt, net

44,589

44,993

43,756

44,177

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

Six Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2021

    

2020

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

  

  

  

  

Net Income

$

66,625

$

136,774

$

44,320

$

66,625

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

74,283

68,939

78,578

74,283

Amortization of debt deferred costs and intangibles, net

1,392

1,627

1,223

1,392

Non-cash lease expense

641

602

581

641

Impairment loss

44

74

447

44

Equity in earnings of real estate joint ventures and partnerships, net

(30,525)

(12,082)

(8,372)

(30,525)

Gain on sale of property

(21,474)

(69,848)

(9,611)

(21,474)

Uncollectible revenue allowance

11,429

Distributions of income from real estate joint ventures and partnerships

18,418

9,508

8,972

18,418

Changes in accrued rent, accrued contract receivables and accounts receivable, net

(1,812)

20,361

9,926

9,617

Changes in unamortized lease costs and other assets, net

(1,925)

(11,791)

(7,692)

(1,925)

Changes in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, net

(10,076)

(11,882)

4,711

(10,076)

Other, net

1,672

2,404

1,995

1,672

Net cash provided by operating activities

108,692

134,686

125,078

108,692

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

Acquisition of real estate and land, net

(25,506)

(52,659)

(5,220)

(25,506)

Development and capital improvements

(78,258)

(95,895)

(31,548)

(78,258)

Proceeds from sale of property and real estate equity investments, net

58,448

194,394

69,692

58,448

Real estate joint ventures and partnerships - Investments

(4,391)

(24,355)

(2,075)

(4,391)

Real estate joint ventures and partnerships - Distribution of capital

17,520

2,340

7,416

17,520

Proceeds from investments

9,125

Other, net

(1,513)

3,019

(433)

(1,513)

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

(33,700)

35,969

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

37,832

(33,700)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

Principal payments of debt

(20,123)

(3,173)

(15,996)

(20,123)

Changes in unsecured credit facilities

12,000

(5,000)

(35,998)

12,000

Proceeds from issuance of common shares of beneficial interest, net

208

764

712

208

Repurchase of common shares of beneficial interest, net

(18,219)

(18,219)

Common share dividends paid

(73,994)

(101,641)

(67,646)

(73,994)

Debt issuance and extinguishment costs paid

(6)

(310)

(6)

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

(1,594)

(3,161)

(3,692)

(1,594)

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

1,150

326

1,150

Other, net

(1,439)

(1,521)

(3,000)

(1,439)

Net cash used in financing activities

(102,017)

(113,716)

(125,620)

(102,017)

Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents

(27,025)

56,939

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents

37,290

(27,025)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at January 1

55,291

76,137

47,756

55,291

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at June 30

$

28,266

$

133,076

$

85,046

$

28,266

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest (net of amount capitalized of $4,573 and $6,204, respectively)

$

29,094

$

28,995

Cash paid for interest (net of amount capitalized of $1,375 and $4,573, respectively)

$

33,121

$

29,094

Cash paid for income taxes

$

793

$

1,456

$

841

$

793

Cash paid for amounts included in operating lease liabilities

$

1,555

$

1,565

$

1,592

$

1,555

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

    

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

    

Common

    

    

Net Income

    

Accumulated

    

    

Shares of

Additional

Less Than

Other

Beneficial

Paid-In

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Noncontrolling

Interest

Capital

Dividends

Loss

Interests

Total

Balance, January 1, 2020

$

3,905

$

1,779,986

$

(74,293)

$

(11,283)

$

177,845

$

1,876,160

Net income

52,622

  

1,626

54,248

Shares repurchased and cancelled

(25)

(18,194)

(18,219)

Shares issued under benefit plans, net

10

5,767

  

  

5,777

Cumulative effect adjustment of accounting standards

(711)

(711)

Dividends paid – common shares ($.395 per share)

(50,935)

  

  

(50,935)

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

  

  

(1,301)

(1,301)

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

1,150

1,150

Other comprehensive income

  

76

  

76

Balance, March 31, 2020

3,890

1,767,559

(73,317)

(11,207)

179,320

1,866,245

Net income

11,368

  

1,009

12,377

Shares issued under benefit plans, net

413

  

  

413

Dividends paid – common shares ($.18 per share)

(23,059)

  

  

(23,059)

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

  

(293)

(293)

Other comprehensive income

  

49

  

49

Balance, June 30, 2020

$

3,890

$

1,767,972

$

(85,008)

$

(11,158)

$

180,036

$

1,855,732

    

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

    

Common

    

    

Net Income

    

Accumulated

    

    

Shares of

Additional

Less Than

Other

Beneficial

Paid-In

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Noncontrolling

Interest

Capital

Dividends

Loss

Interests

Total

Balance, January 1, 2021

$

3,866

$

1,755,770

$

(128,813)

$

(12,050)

$

181,729

$

1,800,502

Net income

28,037

  

1,842

29,879

Shares issued under benefit plans, net

10

6,116

  

  

6,126

Dividends paid – common shares ($.30 per share)

(38,288)

  

  

(38,288)

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

  

  

(2,258)

(2,258)

Other comprehensive income

  

42

  

42

Other, net

(55)

(527)

(582)

Balance, March 31, 2021

3,876

1,761,831

(139,064)

(12,008)

180,786

1,795,421

Net income

12,692

1,749

14,441

Shares issued under benefit plans, net

1,332

1,332

Dividends paid – common shares ($.23 per share)

(29,358)

(29,358)

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

(1,434)

(1,434)

Other comprehensive income

61

61

Balance, June 30, 2021

$

3,876

$

1,763,163

$

(155,730)

$

(11,947)

$

181,101

$

1,780,463

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2019

Common

    

    

Net Income

    

Accumulated

    

    

Shares of

Additional

Less Than

Other

Beneficial

Paid-In

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Noncontrolling

Interest

Capital

Dividends

Loss

Interests

Total

Balance, January 1, 2019

$

3,893

$

1,766,993

$

(186,431)

$

(10,549)

$

176,793

$

1,750,699

Net income

49,666

  

1,588

51,254

Shares issued under benefit plans, net

10

8,141

  

  

8,151

Dividends paid – common shares ($.395 per share)

(50,816)

  

(50,816)

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

  

  

(1,572)

(1,572)

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

326

326

Other comprehensive income

  

69

69

Other, net

1,955

368

2,323

Balance, March 31, 2019

3,903

1,777,089

(187,581)

(10,480)

177,503

1,760,434

Net income

83,809

  

1,711

85,520

Shares issued under benefit plans, net

1

1,231

  

  

1,232

Dividends paid – common shares ($.395 per share)

(50,825)

  

  

(50,825)

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

  

  

(1,589)

(1,589)

Other comprehensive income

  

78

  

78

Balance, June 30, 2019

$

3,904

$

1,778,320

$

(154,597)

$

(10,402)

$

177,625

$

1,794,850

    

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

Common

    

    

Net Income

    

Accumulated

    

    

Shares of

Additional

Less Than

Other

Beneficial

Paid-In

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Noncontrolling

Interest

Capital

Dividends

Loss

Interests

Total

Balance, January 1, 2020

$

3,905

$

1,779,986

$

(74,293)

$

(11,283)

$

177,845

$

1,876,160

Net income

52,622

  

1,626

54,248

Shares repurchased and cancelled

(25)

(18,194)

(18,219)

Shares issued under benefit plans, net

10

5,767

  

  

5,777

Cumulative effect adjustment of new accounting standards

(711)

(711)

Dividends paid – common shares ($.395 per share)

(50,935)

  

(50,935)

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

  

  

(1,301)

(1,301)

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

1,150

1,150

Other comprehensive income

  

76

76

Balance, March 31, 2020

3,890

1,767,559

(73,317)

(11,207)

179,320

1,866,245

Net income

11,368

  

1,009

12,377

Shares issued under benefit plans, net

413

  

  

413

Dividends paid – common shares ($.18 per share)

(23,059)

  

  

(23,059)

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

  

  

(293)

(293)

Other comprehensive income

  

49

  

49

Balance, June 30, 2020

$

3,890

$

1,767,972

$

(85,008)

$

(11,158)

$

180,036

$

1,855,732

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Business

Weingarten Realty Investors is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) organized under the Texas Business Organizations Code. We currently operate, and intend to operate in the future, as a REIT.

We, and our predecessor entity, began the ownership of shopping centers and other commercial real estate in 1948. Our primary business is leasing space to tenants in the shopping centers we own or lease. We also provide property management services for which we charge fees to either joint ventures where we are partners or other outside owners.

We operate a portfolio of neighborhood and community shopping centers, totaling approximately 31.429.7 million square feet of gross leasable area that is either owned by us or others. We have a diversified tenant base, with 2 of our largest tenanttenants each comprising only 2.6% of base minimum rental revenues during the six months of 2020.2021. Total revenues generated by our centers located in Houston and its surrounding areas was 20.1%24.3% of total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, and an additional 9.6%7.9% of total revenue was generated during this period from centers that are located in other parts of Texas. Also, in Florida and California, an additional 20.9%19.7% and 17.3%15.9%, respectively, of total revenue was generated during the six months ended June 30, 2021.

Proposed Merger

On April 15, 2021, we announced our entry into a definitive merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) with Kimco Realty Corporation (“Kimco”). The Merger Agreement provides that, among other things and on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, (1) the Company will be merged with and into Kimco (the “Merger”), with Kimco continuing as the surviving corporation in the Merger, and (2) at the effective time of 2020.the Merger (the “Effective Time”), each common share of the Company (other than certain shares as set forth in the Merger Agreement) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time will be automatically converted into the right to receive (i) 1.408 shares of common stock of Kimco and (ii) $2.89 in cash, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments and any adjustment that may be made pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement in certain circumstances relating to a special pre-closing distribution by us. On July 15, 2021, our Board of Trust Managers declared a special dividend of $.69 per common share, which is payable on August 2, 2021 to shareholders of record on July 28, 2021. The special dividend is being paid in connection with the anticipated Merger and to satisfy the REIT taxable income distribution requirements. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, our payment of the special dividend adjusts the cash consideration to be paid by Kimco at the closing of the Merger from $2.89 per share to $2.20 per share, and does not affect the payment of the share consideration of 1.408 newly issued shares of common stock of Kimco for each of our common shares owned immediately prior to the Effective Time (see Note 6 for additional information). During the period from the date of the Merger Agreement until the completion of the Merger, we are subject to certain restrictions on our ability to engage with third parties regarding alternative acquisition proposals and on the conduct of our business.

The closing of the Merger is expected to occur on August 3, 2021, pending the receipt of the necessary shareholder approvals and satisfaction or waiver of the other closing conditions specified in the Merger Agreement. Kimco and we have each scheduled a special meeting of their shareholders for August 3, 2021 seeking their approval of Merger related proposals. There can be no assurance that all closing conditions will be satisfied or waived by August 3, 2021, that the Merger will close on August 3, 2021 or that the Merger will be consummated.

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For both the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, we have recorded costs of $8.4 million associated with the Merger, included in Interest and Other (Expense) Income, net. Estimated additional costs to be paid, if or when the Merger closes are $46.1 million which includes costs associated primarily with personnel and financial, legal, tax and audit advisors (see Note 12). Also, if and when the Merger closes, we estimate a net write-off of assets and liabilities based on June 30, 2021 balances of $1.1 million in additional expense due primarily to the vesting acceleration of restricted shares and other personnel related accruals. These estimates are based on the best information available to management and may be impacted by future developments related to the Merger that could result in inaccurate estimates that could be material to our consolidated financial statements.

Pandemic

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) a pandemic. The impact of COVID-19 continues to evolve and most cities and states have imposed measures to control its spread including social distancing and limiting group gatherings. These measures have created risks and uncertainties surrounding our operations and geographic concentrations. The pandemic has resulted in, at certain times and locations, the closure or limited operations of non-essential businesses and consumer/employee stay-at-home provisions. Given thisthe continually evolving situation, the duration and severity of these matters and their ultimate effect are uncertain at this time. As judgments and estimates made by management are based on the best information available at the time, any evaluations impacted by future developments caused by the COVID-19 pandemic could result in inaccurate estimates when determining values that could be material to our consolidated financial statements.

Basis of Presentation

Our condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our subsidiaries, certain partially owned real estate joint ventures or partnerships and variable interest entities (“VIEs”) which meet the guidelines for consolidation. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

The condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report are unaudited; however, amounts presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 20192020 are derived from our audited financial statements at that date. In our opinion, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements have been included. Such adjustments consisted of normal recurring items. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

The condensed consolidated financial statements and notes are presented as permitted by Form 10-Q and certain information included in our annual financial statements and notes thereto has been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Such statements require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. We have evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure in our condensed consolidated financial statements (see Note 15).

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Leases

In April 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") published a Staff Q&A regarding Accounting for Lease Concessions Related to the Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic is expected to result in numerous tenant rent and lease concessions, the intent of the publication was to provide relief to lessors in assessing whether a lease modification exists. The FASB publication provides for an election to bypass the lease-by-lease analysis and account for lease concessions, directly related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, consistent with how those concessions would be accounted for as though enforceable rights and obligations for those concessions existed in the original contract. Accordingly, an entity would not have to analyze each contract to determine whether those rights exist in the contract and can elect to apply or not apply lease modification guidance to those contracts. Such election is required to be applied consistently to leases with similar characteristics and circumstances. This election is available for COVID-19 related concessions that do not result in a substantial increase in the rights of the lessor or the obligations of the lessee and the total payments required by the modified lease are substantially the same as or less than total payments required by the original lease. As of April 1, 2020, we elected to not apply lease modification guidance to those contracts. As such, any lease deferral concessions will remain recorded in Accrued Rent, Accrued Contract Receivables and Accounts Receivable, net, and rent abatements will be recorded as a reduction to Rentals, net in our consolidated financial statements. Subject to this guidance, as of June 30, 2020, we negotiated lease deferral concessions of $9.3 million and rent abatements of $.3 million (see Note 7 for additional information) that were granted to tenants related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Discussions are continuing with tenants as the effects of COVID-19 mandates evolve.

Accrued Rent, Accrued Contract Receivables and Accounts Receivable, net

Receivables are relatively short-term in nature with terms due in less than one year. Receivables include rental revenue, amounts billed and currently due from customer contracts and receivables attributable to straight-line rental commitments. Accrued contract receivables includes amounts due from customers for contracts that do not qualify as a lease in which we earned the right to the consideration through the satisfaction of the performance obligation, but before the customer pays consideration or before payment is due. Individual leases are assessed for collectability and upon the determination that the collection of rents is not probable, accrued rent and accounts receivables are reduced as an adjustment to rental revenues. Revenue from leases where collection is deemed to be less than probable is recorded on a cash basis until collectability is determined to be probable. Further, we assess whether operating lease receivables, at a portfolio level, are appropriately valued based upon an analysis of balances outstanding, historical bad debt levels and current economic trends. An allowance for the uncollectible portion of the portfolio is recorded as an adjustment to rental revenues. Management’s estimate of the collectability of accrued rents and accounts receivable is based on the best information available to management at the time of evaluation.

The duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our tenants’ operations including, in some cases, their ability to resume operations once governmental and legislative restrictions are eased has caused uncertainty in our ongoing ability to collect rents when due. Considering the potential impact of these uncertainties,this uncertainty, our collection assessment also took into considerationcontinues to consider the type of retailer and current discussions with the tenants, as well as recent rent collection experience and tenant bankruptcies based on the best information available to management at the time of evaluation. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, we reduced2021, rental revenues increased by $1.2 million and $2.9 million, respectively, due to the realization of net recoveries. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, rental revenues were reduced by $19.3 million and $28.7 million, respectively, due primarily to COVID lease related reserves and write-offs, which includesincluded $4.8 million and $12.4 million, respectively, for straight-line rent receivables.

Restricted Deposits and Escrows

Restricted deposits are held or restricted for a specific use or in a qualified escrow account for the purposes of completing like-kind exchange transactions. Escrows consist of deposits held by third parties or lenders for a specific use, including capital improvements, rental income and taxes.

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Our restricted deposits and escrows consist of the following (in thousands):

    

June 30, 

December 31, 

2020

2019

Restricted deposits

$

13,635

$

12,793

Escrows

428

1,017

Total

$

14,063

$

13,810

Other Assets, net

Other assets include an asset related to the debt service guaranty (see Note 5 for further information), tax increment revenue bonds, right-of-use assets, investments held in a grantor trust, deferred tax assets, the net value of above-market leases, deferred debt costs associated with our revolving credit facilities and other miscellaneous receivables. Right-of-use assets are amortized to achieve the recognition of rent expense on a straight-line basis after adjusting for the corresponding lease liabilities’ interest over the lives of the leases. Investments held in a grantor trust are adjusted to fair value at each period with changes included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Above-market leases are amortized as adjustments to rental revenues over terms of the acquired leases. Deferred debt costs, including those classified in debt, are amortized primarily on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest rate method, over the terms of the debt. Other miscellaneous receivables are evaluated for credit risk and an allowance is established if there is an estimate for lifetime credit losses. These are based on available information, including historical loss information adjusted for current conditions and forecasts for future economic conditions. Prior to adoption of ASC No. 326, a reserve was applied to the carrying amount of other miscellaneous receivables when it became apparent that conditions existed that would lead to our inability to fully collect the outstanding amounts due. Such conditions included delinquent or late payments on receivables, deterioration in the ongoing relationship with the borrower and other relevant factors.

Our tax increment revenue bonds have been classified as held to maturity and are recorded at amortized cost offset by a recognized credit loss (see Note 14 for further information). Due to the recognized credit loss, interest on these bonds is recorded at an effective interest rate when cash payments are received. The bonds are evaluated for credit losses based on discounted estimated future cash flows. Any future receipts in excess of the amortized basis will be recognized as revenue when received. The credit risk associated with the amortized value of these bonds is low as the bonds are earmarked for repayments from sales and property taxes associated with a government entity. At June 30, 2020, 0 credit allowance has been recorded.

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Additionally, we continue to have lease negotiations with tenants directly related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. At June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, included in Accrued Rent, Accrued Contract Receivables and Accounts Receivable, net, we have deferred lease concessions not currently due of $5.0 million and $9.6 million, respectively. Additionally for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, rent abatements totaled $1.5 million and $3.5 million, respectively, which includes $1.3 million and $2.8 million for cash basis tenants. For both the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, $.3 million of rent abatements were recorded (see Note 7 for additional information). Discussions are continuing with tenants as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and related mandates evolve.

Restricted Deposits and Escrows

Restricted deposits are held or restricted for a specific use or in a qualified escrow account for the purposes of completing like-kind exchange transactions. Escrows consist of deposits held by third parties or lenders for a specific use, including capital improvements, rental income and taxes.

Our restricted deposits and escrows consist of the following (in thousands):

    

June 30, 

December 31, 

2021

2020

Restricted deposits

$

11,397

$

12,122

Escrows

305

216

Total

$

11,702

$

12,338

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component consists of the following (in thousands):

    

    

Defined

    

    

    

Defined

    

Benefit

Benefit

Pension

Pension

Gain on

 Plan-

Gain on

 Plan-

Cash Flow

Actuarial

Cash Flow

Actuarial

Hedges

Loss

Total

Hedges

Loss

Total

Balance, December 31, 2019

$

(3,614)

$

14,897

$

11,283

Balance, December 31, 2020

$

(2,724)

$

14,774

$

12,050

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss

221

(1)

(297)

(2)

(76)

219

(1)  

(261)

(2)  

(42)

Net other comprehensive loss (income)

221

(297)

(76)

219

(261)

(42)

Balance, March 31, 2020

(3,393)

14,600

11,207

Balance, March 31, 2021

(2,505)

14,513

12,008

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss

224

(1)

(273)

(2)

(49)

221

(1)

(282)

(2)

(61)

Net other comprehensive loss (income)

224

(273)

(49)

221

(282)

(61)

Balance, June 30, 2020

$

(3,169)

$

14,327

$

11,158

Balance, June 30, 2021

$

(2,284)

$

14,231

$

11,947

    

    

Defined

    

    

    

Defined

    

Benefit

Benefit

Pension

Pension

Gain on

Plan-

Gain on

Plan-

Cash Flow

Actuarial

Cash Flow

Actuarial

Hedges

Loss

Total

Hedges

Loss

Total

Balance, December 31, 2018

$

(4,501)

$

15,050

$

10,549

Balance, December 31, 2019

$

(3,614)

$

14,897

$

11,283

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss

219

(1)

(288)

(2)

(69)

221

(1)  

(297)

(2)  

(76)

Net other comprehensive loss (income)

219

(288)

(69)

221

(297)

(76)

Balance, March 31, 2019

(4,282)

14,762

10,480

Balance, March 31, 2020

(3,393)

14,600

11,207

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss

221

(1)

(299)

(2)

(78)

224

(1)

(273)

(2)

(49)

Net other comprehensive loss (income)

221

(299)

(78)

224

(273)

(49)

Balance, June 30, 2019

$

(4,061)

$

14,463

$

10,402

Balance, June 30, 2020

(3,169)

14,327

11,158

(1)This reclassification component is included in interest expense.
(2)This reclassification component is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (see Note 11 for additional information).

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Additionally, as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the net gain balance in accumulated other comprehensive loss relating to previously terminated cash flow interest rate swap contracts was $3.2$2.3 million and $3.6$2.7 million, respectively, which will be reclassified to net interest expense as interest payments are made on the originally hedged debt. Within the next 12 months, approximately $.9 million in accumulated other comprehensive loss is expected to be reclassified as a reduction to interest expense related to our interest rate contracts.

Note 2. Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Adopted

In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") No. 2016-13, "Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments." This ASU was further updated by ASU No. 2018-19, "Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses," ASU No. 2019-04, "Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses," ASU No. 2019-05, "Targeted Transition Relief," ASU No. 2019-11, "Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses" and ASU No. 2020-02, “Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 119.” These ASUs amend prior guidance on the impairment of financial instruments, and adds an impairment model that is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses with the recognition of an allowance based on an estimate of expected credit losses. The provisions of ASU No. 2016-13, as amended in subsequently issued amendments, were effective for us as of January 1, 2020.

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In identifying all of our financial instruments covered under this guidance, the majority of our instruments result from operating leasing transactions, which are not within the scope of the new standard and are to remain governed by the recently issued leasing guidance and other previously issued guidance. Upon adoption at January 1, 2020, we recognized, using the modified retrospective approach, a cumulative effect for credit losses, which has decreased retained earnings and other assets by $.7 million, respectively. In addition, we evaluated controls around the implementation of this ASU and have concluded there will be no significant impact on our control structure.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, "Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement." This ASU amends and removes several disclosure requirements including the valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. The ASU also modifies some disclosure requirements and requires additional disclosures for changes in unrealized gains and losses included in other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements and requires the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. The provisions of ASU No. 2018-13 were effective for us as of January 1, 2020 using a prospective transition method for amendments effecting changes in unrealized gains and losses, significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements and narrative description on uncertainty of measurements. The remaining provisions of the ASU were not applicable to us. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements.

Not Yet Adopted

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-14, "Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans." This ASU clarifies current disclosures and removes several disclosures requirements including accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized over the next fiscal year and amount and timing of plan assets expected to be returned to the employer. The ASU also requires additional disclosures for the weighted-average interest crediting rates for cash balance plans and explanations for significant gains and losses related to changes in the benefit plan obligation. The provisions of ASU No. 2018-14 are effective for us as of December 31, 2020 using a retrospective basis for all periods presented, and early adoption is permitted. Although we are still assessing the impact of this ASU’s adoption, we do not believe this ASU will have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, "Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes." This ASU clarifies/simplifies current disclosures and removes several disclosures requirements. Simplification includes franchise taxes based partially on income as an income-based tax; entities should reflect enacted tax law and rate changes in the interim period that includes the enactment date; and allowing entities to allocate consolidated tax amounts to individual legal entities under certain elections. The provisions of ASU No. 2019-12 are effective for us as of January 1, 2021, and early adoption is permitted. Although we are still assessing the impact of this ASU's adoption, we do not believe this ASU will have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASUAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848)., as amended by ASU No. 2021-01. This ASU contains practical expedients for reference rate reform related activities that impact debt, leases, derivatives and other contracts. The guidance in this ASU is optional and may be elected over time as reference rate reform activities occur. At January 1, 2020, we elected to apply the hedge accounting expedients related to probability and the assessments of effectiveness for future LIBOR-indexed cash flows to assume that the index upon which future hedged transactions will be based matches the index on the corresponding derivatives. Application of these expedients preserves the presentation of derivatives consistent with past presentation. The adoption of this portion of the ASU did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements. We continue to evaluate the impact of the guidance and may apply other elections as applicable as additional changes in the market occur.

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TableIn August 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, “Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity.” The guidance in this ASU simplifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of Contentsliabilities and equity, including convertible instruments and contracts on an entity’s own equity. This simplification results by removing major separation models required under current GAAP. Additionally, it removes certain settlement conditions that are required for equity contracts to qualify for the derivative scope exception and simplifies the diluted earnings per share calculation. The provisions of ASU No. 2020-06 are effective for us as of January 1, 2022 using either a modified retrospective method or a fully retrospective method, and early adoption is permitted beginning for us as of January 1, 2021. Although we are still assessing the impact of this ASU's adoption, we do not believe this ASU will have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements.

Note 3. Property

Our property consists of the following (in thousands):

    

June 30, 

December 31, 

    

June 30, 

December 31, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2021

    

2020

Land

$

934,629

$

911,521

$

949,307

$

948,622

Land held for development

 

41,078

 

40,667

 

38,726

 

39,936

Land under development

 

22,777

 

53,076

 

1,404

 

19,830

Buildings and improvements

 

3,016,131

 

2,898,867

 

3,139,504

 

3,082,509

Construction in-progress

 

187,722

 

241,118

 

58,590

 

155,437

Total

$

4,202,337

$

4,145,249

$

4,187,531

$

4,246,334

During the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, we sold 24 centers and other property. Aggregate gross sales proceeds from these transactions approximated $33.5$71.4 million and generated gains of approximately $21.5$9.6 million. Also,In addition, during the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, we acquired 1 grocery-anchored shopping center and other propertyreal estate assets with an aggregate gross purchase price of approximately $43.0$5.2 million, and we invested $49.2$10.9 million in new development projects.

At Subsequent to June 30, 2020,2021, we classifiedsold 1 real estate center and other property with aggregate gross proceeds totaling $25.9 million before accumulated depreciation, as held for sale, which was sold subsequent to quarter-end. At December 31, 2019, 0 real estate centers were classified as held for sale.  $43.8 million.

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Note 4. Investment in Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships

We own interests in real estate joint ventures or limited partnerships and had tenancy-in-common interests in which we exercise significant influence, but do not have financial and operating control. We account for these investments using the equity method, and our interests ranged for the periods presented from 20% to 90% in both 20202021 and 2019.2020. Combined condensed financial information of these ventures (at 100%) is summarized as follows (in thousands):

    

June 30, 

December 31, 

    

June 30, 

December 31, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2021

    

2020

Combined Condensed Balance Sheets

  

  

  

  

ASSETS

  

  

  

  

Property

$

1,221,547

$

1,378,328

$

1,098,782

$

1,093,504

Accumulated depreciation

(287,561)

(331,856)

(291,039)

(275,802)

Property, net

933,986

1,046,472

807,743

817,702

Other assets, net

107,229

108,366

79,431

81,285

Total Assets

$

1,041,215

$

1,154,838

$

887,174

$

898,987

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Debt, net (primarily mortgages payable)

$

263,404

$

264,782

$

191,089

$

192,674

Amounts payable to Weingarten Realty Investors and Affiliates

9,511

11,972

9,038

9,836

Other liabilities, net

24,853

25,498

17,846

15,340

Total Liabilities

297,768

302,252

217,973

217,850

Equity

743,447

852,586

669,201

681,137

Total Liabilities and Equity

$

1,041,215

$

1,154,838

$

887,174

$

898,987

    

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

    

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Combined Condensed Statements of Operations

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Revenues, net

$

26,817

$

32,877

$

60,556

$

65,392

$

29,613

$

26,817

$

59,558

$

60,556

Expenses:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Depreciation and amortization

8,902

7,646

17,664

15,495

8,416

8,902

16,854

17,664

Interest, net

2,334

2,491

4,752

4,950

1,132

2,334

2,756

4,752

Operating

5,462

5,685

12,573

11,785

5,438

5,462

11,261

12,573

Real estate taxes, net

4,215

4,522

8,615

9,057

3,592

4,215

7,127

8,615

General and administrative

233

243

338

312

198

233

303

338

Provision for income taxes

34

36

70

69

16

34

32

70

Total

21,180

20,623

44,012

41,668

18,792

21,180

38,333

44,012

Gain on dispositions

2,090

1,474

46,789

2,009

13

2,090

61

46,789

Net income

$

7,727

$

13,728

$

63,333

$

25,733

$

10,834

$

7,727

$

21,286

$

63,333

Our investment in real estate joint ventures and partnerships, as reported in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, differs from our proportionate share of the entities’ underlying net assets due to basis differences, which arose upon the transfer of assets to the joint ventures. The net positive basis differences, which totaled $11.1$10.5 million and $9.0$10.7 million at June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively, are generally amortized over the useful lives of the related assets.

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We recorded joint venture fee income of $1.1$1.3 million and $1.4$1.1 million included in Other revenue for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively, and $2.7$2.9 million and $2.9$2.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. Additionally, as a resultfor the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, our joint venture and partnerships have increased revenues by $.3 million and $1.0 million, respectively, due to the realization of COVID-19, fornet recoveries, of which our share totaled $.1 million and $.2 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, our joint venture and partnerships have reduced revenues by $5.1 million and $5.9 million, respectively, due primarily to COVID lease related reserves and write-offs, which includesincluded $1.7 million and $2.6 million respectively, for straight-line rent receivables. Of these amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, our share totaled $1.7 million and $2.0 million, respectively, which includesincluded $.4 million and $.7 million, respectively, for straight-line rent receivables. For additional information, see Note 1.

Effective as of March 31, 2021, a secured variable-rate loan of $170 million was extended to March 31, 2022 under an available one-year extension and has an additional one-year renewal option available.

Subsequent to June 30, 2021, a center in a 20% owned unconsolidated real estate joint venture was sold with gross sales proceeds totaling $25.5 million. During 2020, we sold 2 centers and our interest in 2 centers, ranging from 20% to 50%, at an aggregate gross value of approximately $148.3 million, of which our share of the gain, included in equity earnings in real estate joint ventures and partnerships, totaled $23.4$23.5 million. Also during the six months ended June 30, 2020, we invested an additional $4.4$8.7 million in a 90% owned unconsolidated real estate joint venture for a mixed-use new development.

During 2019, a parcel of land was sold with gross sales proceeds of approximately $2.3 million, of whichIn December 2020, we acquired our share of the gain, includedpartner’s 42.25% interest in equity earnings in real estate joint ventures and partnerships, totaled $1.1 million. In July 2019, a 51% owned unconsolidated real estate joint venture acquired a center with a gross purchase price of $52.6 million. Also during 2019, we investedat an additional $47.6 million in a 90% owned unconsolidated real estate joint venture for a mixed-use new development.approximately $115.2 million. The transaction resulted in the consolidation of the property in our consolidated financial statements.

Note 5. Debt

Our debt consists of the following (in thousands):

    

June 30, 

December 31, 

    

June 30, 

December 31, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2021

    

2020

Debt payable, net to 2038 (1)

$

1,652,064

$

1,653,154

$

1,707,677

$

1,723,073

Unsecured notes payable under credit facilities

12,000

4,002

40,000

Debt service guaranty liability

57,380

57,380

53,650

53,650

Finance lease obligation

21,750

21,804

21,633

21,696

Total

$

1,743,194

$

1,732,338

$

1,786,962

$

1,838,419

(1)At both June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, interest rates ranged from 3.3% to 7.0% at a weighted average rate of 3.9% for both periods..

The allocation of total debt between fixed and variable-rate as well as between secured and unsecured is summarized below (in thousands):

    

June 30, 

December 31, 

    

June 30, 

December 31, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2021

    

2020

As to interest rate (including the effects of interest rate contracts):

  

  

  

  

Fixed-rate debt

$

1,731,194

$

1,714,890

$

1,782,960

$

1,798,419

Variable-rate debt

 

12,000

 

17,448

 

4,002

 

40,000

Total

$

1,743,194

$

1,732,338

$

1,786,962

$

1,838,419

As to collateralization:

 

 

  

 

 

  

Unsecured debt

$

1,463,697

$

1,450,762

$

1,453,858

$

1,488,909

Secured debt

 

279,497

 

281,576

 

333,104

 

349,510

Total

$

1,743,194

$

1,732,338

$

1,786,962

$

1,838,419

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We maintain a $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility, which was amended and extended on December 11, 2019. This facility expires in March 2024, provides for 2 consecutive six-month extensions upon our request, and borrowing rates that float at a margin over LIBOR plus a facility fee. At both June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the borrowing margin and facility fee, which are priced off a grid that is tied to our senior unsecured credit ratings, were 82.5 and 15 basis points, respectively. The facility also contains a competitive bid feature that allows us to request bids for up to $250 million. Additionally, an accordion feature allows us to increase the facility amount up to $850 million.

Additionally, we have a $10 million unsecured short-term facility, which was amended and extended on January 3, 2020,March 24, 2021, that we maintain for cash management purposes, which matures in March 2021.2022. At both June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the facility provided for fixed interest rate loans at a 30-day LIBOR rate plus a borrowing margin, facility fee and an unused facility fee of 125, 10, and 5 basis points, respectively.

The following table discloses certain information regarding our unsecured notes payable under our credit facilities (in thousands, except percentages):

    

June 30, 

December 31, 

 

    

2020

    

2019

 

Unsecured revolving credit facility:

  

 

  

Balance outstanding

$

12,000

$

Available balance

 

486,068

 

497,946

Letters of credit outstanding under facility

 

1,932

 

2,054

Variable interest rate (excluding facility fee)

 

0.94

%  

 

%

Unsecured short-term facility:

 

  

 

  

Balance outstanding

$

$

Variable interest rate (excluding facility fee)

 

%  

 

%

Both facilities:

 

  

 

  

Maximum balance outstanding during the period (1)

$

497,000

$

5,000

Weighted average balance

 

146,489

 

123

Year-to-date weighted average interest rate (excluding facility fee)

 

1.0

%  

 

3.3

%

(1)At March 31, 2020, we drew down the available balance of our unsecured revolving credit facility to increase liquidity and preserve financial flexibility in light of the uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 pandemic on the markets at that time. During the three months ended June 30, 2020, we paid down the majority of the balance due to the stability of the financial markets and the availability to us of other sources of liquidity.

    

June 30, 

December 31, 

 

    

2021

    

2020

 

Unsecured revolving credit facility:

  

 

  

Balance outstanding

$

0

$

40,000

Available balance

 

498,068

 

458,068

Letters of credit outstanding under facility

 

1,932

 

1,932

Variable interest rate (excluding facility fee)

 

0

%  

 

0.94

%

Unsecured short-term facility:

 

  

 

  

Balance outstanding

$

4,002

$

0

Variable interest rate (excluding facility fee)

 

1.38

%  

 

0

%

Both facilities:

 

  

 

  

Maximum balance outstanding during the period

$

40,000

$

497,000

Weighted average balance

 

2,725

 

74,311

Year-to-date weighted average interest rate (excluding facility fee)

 

0.94

%  

 

1.0

%

Related to a development project in Sheridan, Colorado, we have provided a guaranty for the payment of any debt service shortfalls until a coverage rate of 1.4x is met on tax increment revenue bonds issued in connection with the project. The bonds are to be repaid with incremental sales and property taxes and a public improvement fee (“PIF”) to be assessed on current and future retail sales and, to the extent necessary, any amounts we may have to provide under a guaranty. The incremental taxes and PIF are to remain intact until the earlier of the date the bond liability has been paid in full or 2040. Therefore, a debt service guaranty liability equal to the fair value of the amounts funded under the bonds was recorded. As of both June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, we had $57.4$53.7 million outstanding for the debt service guaranty liability.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, we repaid a $50 million secured fixed-rate mortgage with a 7.0% interest rate from cash from our disposition proceeds.

Various leases and properties, and current and future rentals from those leases and properties, collateralize certain debt. At June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the carrying value of such assets aggregated $492.6$605.7 million and $463.7$634.4 million, respectively. Additionally, at both June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, investments of $5.3$6.0 million, included in Restricted Deposits and Escrows, are held as collateral for letters of credit totaling $5.0$6.0 million.

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Scheduled principal payments on our debt (excluding $12.0$4.0 million outstandingunsecured notes payable under our revolving credit facility, $21.8facilities, $21.6 million of a finance lease obligation, $(3.5)$(2.7) million net premium/(discount) on debt, $(5.1)$(3.9) million of deferred debt costs, $1.8$4.9 million of non-cash debt-related items, and $57.4$53.7 million debt service guaranty liability) are due during the following years (in thousands):

2020 remaining

    

$

2,853

2021

18,795

2021 remaining

    

$

2,799

2022

 

308,298

308,298

2023

 

348,207

 

348,207

2024

 

252,561

 

252,561

2025

 

294,232

 

294,232

2026

 

277,733

 

277,733

2027

 

53,604

 

53,604

2028

 

92,159

 

92,159

2029

 

917

 

70,304

2030

 

950

Thereafter

 

9,518

 

8,569

Total

$

1,658,877

$

1,709,416

Our various debt agreements contain restrictive covenants, including minimum interest and fixed charge coverage ratios, minimum unencumbered interest coverage ratios, minimum net worth requirements and maximum total debt levels. We are not aware of any non-compliance with our public debt and revolving credit facility covenants as of June 30, 2020; however, our continued compliance with these covenants depends on many factors and could be impacted by current or future economic conditions, including those associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.2021.

Note 6. Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

We have a $200 million share repurchase plan where we may repurchase common shares of beneficial interest ("common shares") from time-to-time in open-market or in privately negotiated purchases. TheSubject to the applicable restrictions contained in the Merger Agreement, the timing and amount of any shares repurchased will be determined by management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The repurchase plan may be suspended or discontinued at any time, and we have no obligations to repurchase any amount of our common shares under the plan.

During the six months ended June 30, 2020, .82021, 0 common shares were repurchased, and 1.7 million common shares were repurchased at an average price of $21.47$19.09 per share and 0 common shares were purchased during the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. At June 30, 20202021 and as of the date of this filing, $163.3$149.4 million of common shares remained available to be repurchased under this plan.

On July 15, 2021, our Board of Trust Managers declared a special dividend of $.69 per common share, which is payable on August 2, 2021 to shareholders of record on July 28, 2021. The special dividend is being paid in connection with the anticipated Merger and to satisfy the REIT taxable income distribution requirements (see Note 1 for additional information).

Note 7. Leasing Operations

As a commercial real estate lessor, generally our leases are for terms of 10 years or less and may include multiple options, upon tenant election, to extend the lease term in increments up to five years. Our leases typically do not include an option to purchase. Tenant terminations prior to the lease end date occasionally results in a one-time termination fee based on the remaining unpaid lease payments including variable payments and could be material to the tenant. Many of our leases have increasing minimum rental rates during the terms of the leases through escalation provisions. In addition, the majority of our leases provide for variable rental revenues, such as, reimbursements of real estate taxes, maintenance and insurance and may include an amount based on a percentage of the tenants’ sales. Also, net rent abatements related to the COVID-19 pandemic of $.2 million and $.7 million were recorded as a reduction to variable lease payments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively. For both the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, $.3 million were recorded as a reduction to variable lease payments for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 (see Note 1 for additional information).  

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Variable lease payments recognized in Rentals, net are as follows (in thousands):

    

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

 

2020

    

2019

2020

    

2019

2021

    

2020

2021

    

2020

Variable lease payments

$

24,084

$

26,175

$

50,961

$

54,105

$

25,268

$

24,084

$

52,142

$

50,961

Note 8. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents consists of the following (in thousands):

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

2020

2019

2021

2020

Cash and cash equivalents

    

$

14,203

    

$

118,222

    

$

73,344

    

$

14,203

Restricted deposits and escrows (see Note 1)

 

14,063

 

14,854

 

11,702

 

14,063

Total

$

28,266

$

133,076

$

85,046

$

28,266

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions is summarized as follows (in thousands):

Six Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

2020

2019

2021

2020

Accrued property construction costs

    

$

11,880

    

$

9,800

    

$

3,737

    

$

11,880

Right-of-use assets exchanged for operating lease liabilities

 

448

 

43,258

 

 

448

Increase in debt, net associated with the acquisition of real estate and land

 

17,952

 

17,952

Note 9. Earnings Per Share

Earnings per common share – basic is computed using net income attributable to common shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding – basic. Earnings per common share – diluted includes the effect of potentially dilutive securities. Earnings per common share – basic and diluted components for the periods indicated are as follows (in thousands):

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

2020

2019

    

2020

2019

2021

2020

2021

2020

Numerator:

    

  

    

  

  

    

  

  

  

  

  

Net income

$

12,377

$

85,520

$

66,625

$

136,774

$

14,441

$

12,377

$

44,320

$

66,625

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

(1,009)

 

(1,711)

 

(2,635)

 

(3,299)

 

(1,749)

 

(1,009)

 

(3,591)

 

(2,635)

Net income attributable to common shareholders – basic

 

11,368

 

83,809

 

63,990

 

133,475

Income attributable to operating partnership units

 

 

528

 

 

1,056

Net income attributable to common shareholders – diluted

$

11,368

$

84,337

$

63,990

$

134,531

Net income attributable to common shareholders – basic and diluted

$

12,692

$

11,368

$

40,729

$

63,990

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding – basic

 

127,242

 

127,856

 

127,552

 

127,807

 

126,600

 

127,242

 

126,559

 

127,552

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share options and awards

 

861

 

847

 

899

 

841

 

1,039

 

861

 

1,096

 

899

Operating partnership units

 

 

1,432

 

 

1,432

Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted

 

128,103

 

130,135

 

128,451

 

130,080

 

127,639

 

128,103

 

127,655

 

128,451

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Anti-dilutive securities of our common shares, which are excluded from the calculation of earnings per common share – diluted, are as follows (in thousands):

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

2020

2019

    

2020

2019

2021

2020

    

2021

2020

Operating partnership units

    

1,432

    

1,432

    

    

1,409

1,432

1,419

1,432

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Note 10. Share Options and Awards

During 2020,the six months ended June 30, 2021, we granted share awards incorporating both service-based and market-based measures to promote share ownership among the participants and to emphasize the importance of total shareholder return (“TSR”). The term of each grant varies depending upon the participant’s responsibilities and position within the Company. We categorize these share awards as either service-based share awards or market-based share awards. All awards were valued at the fair market value on the date of grant and earn dividends from the date of grant. Compensation expense is measured at the grant date and recognized over the vesting period. Generally, unvested share awards are forfeited upon the termination of the participant’s employment with us.us without cause.

The fair value of the market-based share awards was estimated on the date of grant using a Monte Carlo valuation model based on the following assumptions:

Six Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2020

June 30, 2021

Minimum

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

Dividend yield

    

0.0

%  

5.2

%

    

3.5

%  

6.0

%

Expected volatility (1)

 

19.0

%  

20.0

%

 

44.0

%  

46.0

%

Expected life (in years)

 

N/A

 

3

 

N/A

 

3

Risk-free interest rate

 

0.0

%  

1.6

%

 

0.0

%  

0.16

%

(1)Includes the volatility of the FTSE NAREIT U.S. Shopping Center Index and Weingarten Realty Investors.

A summary of the status of unvested share awards for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 is as follows:

    

    

Weighted

    

    

Weighted

Average

Average

Unvested

Grant

Unvested

Grant

Share

Date Fair

Share

Date Fair

Awards

Value

Awards

Value

Outstanding, January 1, 2020

 

801,346

$

29.56

Outstanding, January 1, 2021

 

856,295

$

28.00

Granted:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Service-based awards

 

144,640

 

30.19

 

226,379

 

20.90

Market-based awards relative to FTSE NAREIT U.S. Shopping Center Index

 

66,953

 

31.18

 

104,046

 

22.28

Market-based awards relative to three-year absolute TSR

 

66,952

 

21.29

 

104,045

 

21.90

Trust manager awards

 

17,898

 

32.48

Vested

 

(218,773)

 

34.07

 

(267,205)

 

25.49

Forfeited

 

(229)

 

29.07

 

(1,052)

 

24.43

Outstanding, June 30, 2020

 

860,889

$

28.00

Outstanding, June 30, 2021

 

1,040,406

$

26.00

AsThe Merger Agreement and the plans under which restricted shares were granted and other agreements provide that all restricted shares will become vested at the Effective Time (see Note 1 for additional information). Disregarding the impact at the Effective Time, as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, there was approximately $2.7 million and $2.1$1.8 million, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share awards, which is expected to be amortized, over a weighted average of 1.92.0 years and 1.81.6 years at June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively.

In accordance with the Merger Agreement, on July 15, 2021, the Board of Trust Managers granted three-year cliff vesting restricted share awards. On the grant date, 139,355 common shares were awarded with a total compensation cost of $4.5 million, in which $3.8 million was recorded as of June 30, 2021 for retirement eligible recipients. The awards were valued at the fair market value on the date of grant and earn dividends from the date of grant.

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Note 11. Employee Benefit Plans

Defined Benefit Plan

We sponsor a noncontributory qualified retirement plan. The components of net periodic benefit (income) cost for this plan are as follows (in thousands):

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

2020

2019

    

2020

2019

2021

2020

    

2021

2020

Service cost

    

$

305

    

$

272

$

578

    

$

597

    

$

457

    

$

305

$

786

    

$

578

Interest cost

397

564

677

1,039

533

397

1,024

677

Expected return on plan assets

(840)

(877)

(1,432)

(1,738)

(1,488)

(840)

(2,527)

(1,432)

Amortization of net loss

273

299

570

587

282

273

543

570

Total

$

135

$

258

$

393

$

485

$

(216)

$

135

$

(174)

$

393

The components of net periodic benefit (income) cost other than the service cost component are included in Interest and Other (Expense) Income, (Expense), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

For bothNo contribution is anticipated to be paid to the six months ended June 30,qualified retirement plan during 2021, which may vary based upon the timing of the closing of the Merger. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the qualified retirement plan will be frozen on the day of closing of the Merger per the Merger Agreement and then terminated post-closing (see Note 1 for additional information). During 2020, and 2019, we contributed $1.0 million to the qualified retirement plan. Currently, we do not anticipate making any additional contributions to this plan during 2020.

Defined Contribution Plans

Compensation expense related to our defined contribution plans was $.9$1.0 million and $1.0$.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and 2019, respectively,$2.1 million and $2.0 million for both the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the Savings and 2019.Investment Plan (“Plan”) has been amended to cease all participant elective deferrals and employer contributions as of the date coincident with or immediately following the Effective Time, except for contributions that are necessary to satisfy any funding obligations that are attributable to time periods ending on or before such date. Also, the Plan is in the process of merging with Kimco’s applicable defined contribution plan by January 1, 2022.

Also, our two separate and independent nonqualified supplemental retirement plans (“SRP”) shall be terminated as of the Effective Time, and the participants of the SRP plans shall receive all amounts deferred under such plans as soon as practicable after the Effective Time.

Deferred Compensation Plan

Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the deferred compensation plan will be terminated as of the Effective Time, and the participants of this plan will receive all amounts deferred under the plan as soon as practicable after the Effective Time.

Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

As of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, we participated in 2 real estate ventures structured as DownREIT partnerships. We have operating and financial control over these ventures and consolidate them in our condensed consolidated financial statements. These ventures allow the outside limited partners to put their interest in the partnership to us, and we have the option to redeem the interest in cash or a fixed number of our common shares, at our discretion. We also participate in a real estate venture that has a property in Texas that allowsallowed its outside partner to put operating partnership units to us. We have the option to redeem these units in cash or a fixed number of our common shares, at our discretion. The aggregate redemption value of these interests was approximately $27$45 million and $45$31 million as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively.

As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to corporate level federal income tax on taxable income we distribute to our shareholders. As long as we distribute at least 90%19

Table of the taxable income of the REIT to our shareholders as dividends, we will not be taxed on the portion of our income we distribute as dividends unless we have ineligible transactions. As such, due to the magnitude of our dispositions during 2020, it is likely we will pay a special dividend near year-end in addition to our quarterly dividend; however, the amount of such dividend is not yet determinable.Contents

As of June 30, 2020,2021, we have entered into commitments aggregating $61.3$42.2 million comprised principally of construction contracts which are generally due in 12 to 36 months.

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TableThe closing of Contentsthe Merger is expected to occur on August 3, 2021. We have entered into commitments to be expensed, if and when the Merger closes that management has estimated to be $46.1 million which includes costs associated primarily with personnel and financial, legal, tax and audit advisors. See Note 1 for additional information. Additionally, if the Merger were not to close, under certain circumstances as defined in the Merger Agreement, a termination fee may have to be paid to Kimco, which is the lesser of $115,000,000 or the maximum amount that could be paid to Kimco without causing Kimco to fail to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code for such year.

WeSubject to the covenants set forth in the Merger Agreement, we issue letters of intent signifying a willingness to negotiate for acquisitions, dispositions or joint ventures, as well as other types of potential transactions, during the ordinary course of our business. Such letters of intent and other arrangements are non-binding to all parties unless and until a definitive contract is entered into by the parties. Even if definitive contracts relating to the acquisition or disposition of property are entered into, these contracts generally provide the purchaser a time period to evaluate the property and conduct due diligence. The purchaser, during this time, will have the ability to terminate a contract without penalty or forfeiture of any deposit or earnest money. No assurance can be provided that any definitive contracts will be entered into with respect to any matter covered by letters of intent, or that we will consummate any transaction contemplated by a definitive contract. Additionally, due diligence periods for property transactions are frequently extended as needed. An acquisition or disposition of property becomes probable at the time the due diligence period expires and the definitive contract has not been terminated. Our risk is then generally extended only to any earnest money deposits associated with property acquisition contracts, and our obligation to sell under a property sales contract.

We are subject to numerous federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and regulations in the areas where we own or operate properties. We are not aware of any contamination which may have been caused by us or any of our tenants that would have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

As part of our risk management activities, we have applied and been accepted into state sponsored environmental programs which will limit our expenses if contaminants need to be remediated. We also have an environmental insurance policy that covers us against third party liabilities and remediation costs.

While we believe that we do not have any material exposure to environmental remediation costs, changes in the law or new discoveries of contamination may result in additional liabilities to us.

Litigation

We are involved in various matters of litigation arising in the normal course of business. While we are unable to predict the amounts involved, our management and counsel are of the opinion that, when such litigation is resolved, any additional liability, if any, will not have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Note 13. Variable Interest Entities

Consolidated VIEs:

At both June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, 8 of our real estate joint ventures, whose activities primarily consisted of owning and operating 19 and 21 neighborhood/community shopping centers, respectively, were determined to be VIEs. Based on a financing agreement by 1 of our real estate joint ventures that has a bottom dollar guaranty, which is disproportionate to our ownership, we have determined that we are the primary beneficiary and have consolidated this joint venture. For the remaining real estate joint ventures, we concluded we are the primary beneficiary based primarily on our significant power to direct the entities’ activities without any substantive kick-out or participating rights.

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A summary of our consolidated VIEs is as follows (in thousands):

June 30, 

December 31, 

June 30, 

December 31, 

2020

2019

2021

2020

Assets Held by VIEs(1)

    

$

228,190

    

$

228,954

    

$

211,869

    

$

225,719

Assets Held as Collateral for Debt (1)(2)

38,678

39,782

40,687

41,798

Maximum Risk of Loss (1)(2)

29,784

29,784

29,784

29,784

(1)The decrease between the periods is attributable primarily to disposition activities.
(2)Represents the amount of debt and related assets held as collateral associated with the bottom dollar guaranty at 1 real estate joint venture.

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Restrictions on the use of these assets can be significant because they may serve as collateral for debt. Further, we are generally required to obtain our partner’s approval in accordance with the joint venture agreement for any major transactions. Transactions with these joint ventures in our condensed consolidated financial statements have primarily been positive as demonstrated by the generation of net income and operating cash flows, as well as the receipt of cash distributions. We and our partners are subject to the provisions of the joint venture agreements which include provisions for when additional contributions may be required to fund operating cash shortfalls, development expenditures, unplanned capital expenditures and repayment of debts. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, $2.7 million in additional contributions were made to pay off an outstanding debt.

Unconsolidated VIEs:

At both June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, 2 unconsolidated real estate joint ventures were determined to be VIEs. We have determined that 1 entity was a VIE through the issuance of a secured loan, since the lender had the ability to make decisions that could have a significant impact on the success of the entity. This entity exercised the first of 2 one-year renewal options to extend the maturity of a $170 million loan to March 31, 2022. Based on the associated agreements for the future development of a mixed-use project, we concluded that the other entity was a VIE, but we are not the primary beneficiary as the substantive participating rights associated with the entity are shared, and we do not have the power to direct the significant activities of the entity. Our analysis considered that all major decisions require unanimous member consent and those decisions include significant activities such as development, financing, leasing and operations of the entity.

A summary of our unconsolidated VIEs is as follows (in thousands):

June 30, 

December 31, 

June 30, 

December 31, 

2020

2019

2021

2020

Investment in Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net (1)

    

$

131,632

    

$

128,361

    

$

128,271

    

$

133,468

Other Liabilities, net (2)

7,179

7,735

8,101

7,624

Maximum Risk of Loss (3)

34,000

34,000

34,000

34,000

(1)The carrying amount of the investment represents our contributions to a real estate joint venture, net of any distributions made and our portion of the equity in earnings of the real estate joint venture. The increase between periods represents new development funding of a mixed-use project.
(2)Includes the carrying amount of an investment where distributions have exceeded our contributions and our portion of the equity in earnings for a real estate joint venture.
(3)The maximum risk of loss has been determined to be limited to our debt exposure for the real estate joint ventures. Additionally, our investment, including contributions and distributions, associated with a mixed-use project is disclosed in (1) above.

We and our partners are subject to the provisions of the joint venture agreements that specify conditions, including operating shortfalls, development expenditures and unplanned capital expenditures, under which additional contributions may be required. With respect to our future development of a mixed-used project, we anticipate future funding of approximately $4.7 million through 2020.

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Note 14. Fair Value Measurements

Currently, theThe COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertainties surrounding the global economy and financial markets. As a result, the full magnitude of the pandemic and the ultimate effect upon the future of our fair value measurements are uncertain at this time. Any changes in fair value for financial instruments marked to fair value will have a direct impact to our financial statements, except for net changes in our investments held in grantor trust and its related obligations. Additionally, changes in fair values for financial instruments not marked to fair value will not have an impact to our financial statements unless plans change to sell or settle the instrument prior to its maturity.

Recurring Fair Value Measurements:

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy in which those measurements fall, are as follows (in thousands):

    

Quoted Prices

    

    

    

in Active

Markets for

Significant

Identical

Other

Significant

Assets

Observable

Unobservable

Fair Value at

and Liabilities

Inputs

Inputs

June 30, 

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

2021

Assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash equivalents, primarily money market funds (1)

$

46

 

  

 

  

$

46

Restricted cash, primarily money market funds (1)

 

9,095

 

  

 

  

 

9,095

Investments, mutual funds held in a grantor trust (1) (2)

 

47,310

 

  

 

  

 

47,310

Total

$

56,451

$

$

$

56,451

Liabilities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Deferred compensation plan obligations (2)

$

47,310

 

  

 

  

$

47,310

Total

$

47,310

$

$

$

47,310

(1)For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, a net gain of $2.8 million and $3.9 million was included in Interest and Other (Expense) Income, net, of which $2.5 million and $3.6 million represented an unrealized gain, respectively.
(2)See Note 11 for additional information.

    

Quoted Prices

    

    

    

in Active 

Markets for 

Significant

Identical 

Other 

Significant

Assets 

Observable 

Unobservable 

Fair Value at

and Liabilities 

Inputs 

Inputs 

December 31, 

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

2020

Assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash equivalents, primarily money market funds (1)

$

155

 

  

 

  

$

155

Restricted cash, primarily money market funds (1)

 

10,144

 

  

 

  

 

10,144

Investments, mutual funds held in a grantor trust (1)

 

43,412

 

  

 

  

 

43,412

Total

$

53,711

$

$

$

53,711

Liabilities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Deferred compensation plan obligations

$

43,412

 

  

 

  

$

43,412

Total

$

43,412

$

$

$

43,412

(1)For the year ended December 31, 2020, a net gain of $5.1 million was included in Interest and Other Income, net, of which $3.7 million represented an unrealized gain. Included in these amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 was a net gain of $5.1 million and a net loss of $(.9) million, respectively, of which $4.4 million and $(1.9) million represented an unrealized gain (loss), respectively.

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Recurring Fair Value Measurements:

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy in which those measurements fall, are as follows (in thousands):

    

Quoted Prices

    

    

    

in Active

Markets for

Significant

Identical

Other

Significant

Assets

Observable

Unobservable

Fair Value at

and Liabilities

Inputs

Inputs

June 30, 

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

2020

Assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash equivalents, primarily money market funds (1)

$

153

 

  

 

  

$

153

Restricted cash, primarily money market funds (1)

 

11,170

 

  

 

  

 

11,170

Investments, mutual funds held in a grantor trust (1)

 

37,314

 

  

 

  

 

37,314

Total

$

48,637

$

$

$

48,637

Liabilities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Deferred compensation plan obligations

$

37,314

 

  

 

  

$

37,314

Total

$

37,314

$

$

$

37,314

(1)For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, a net gain of $5.1 million and a net loss of $(.9) million, respectively, was included in Interest and Other Income (Expense), net, of which $4.4 million and $(1.9) million represented an unrealized gain (loss), respectively.

    

Quoted Prices

    

    

    

in Active 

Markets for 

Significant

Identical 

Other 

Significant

Assets 

Observable 

Unobservable 

Fair Value at

and Liabilities 

Inputs 

Inputs 

December 31, 

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

2019

Assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash equivalents, primarily money market funds (1)

$

28,330

 

  

 

  

$

28,330

Restricted cash, primarily money market funds (1)

 

9,916

 

  

 

  

 

9,916

Investments, mutual funds held in a grantor trust (1)

 

38,378

 

  

 

  

 

38,378

Total

$

76,624

$

$

$

76,624

Liabilities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Deferred compensation plan obligations

$

38,378

 

  

 

  

$

38,378

Total

$

38,378

$

$

$

38,378

(1)

For the year ended December 31, 2019, a net gain of $9.4 million was included in Interest and Other Income, net, of which $6.7 million represented an unrealized gain. Included in these amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 was a net gain of $1.7 million and $5.2 million, respectively, of which $.9 million and $3.9 million, respectively, represented an unrealized gain.

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Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements:

Investment in Real Estate Joint Ventures and PartnershipsProperty Impairments

EstimatedProperty, including right-of-use assets, is reviewed for impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the property, including any identifiable intangible assets, site costs and capitalized interest, may not be recoverable. In such an event, a comparison is made of the current and projected operating cash flows of each such property into the foreseeable future on an undiscounted basis to the carrying amount of such property. If we conclude that an impairment may have occurred, estimated fair values are determined by management utilizing the performance of each investment, the life and other terms of the investment, holding periods, market conditions, cash flow models, market capitalization rates and market discount rates, or by obtaining third-party broker valuation estimates, appraisals, bona fide purchase offers or the expected sales price of an executed sales agreement in accordance with our fair value measurements accounting policy. Market capitalization rates and market discount rates are determined by reviewing current sales of similar properties and transactions, and utilizing management’s knowledge and expertise in property marketing.

NoNaN assets were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at June 30, 2020.2021. Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 20192020 aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy in which those measurements fall, are as follows (in thousands):

    

Quoted Prices in 

    

    

    

    

    

Quoted Prices in 

    

    

    

    

Active Markets for 

Significant

Active Markets for 

Significant

Identical  

Other 

Significant

Identical  

Other 

Significant

Assets

Observable  

Unobservable 

Assets

Observable  

Unobservable 

and Liabilities 

Inputs 

Inputs 

Total Gains 

and Liabilities 

Inputs 

Inputs 

Total Gains

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Fair Value

(Losses) (1)

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Fair Value

(Losses) (1)

Investment in real estate joint ventures and partnerships (2)

 

  

$

1,830

$

24,154

$

25,984

$

(3,070)

Property (2)

 

  

$

47,746

$

$

47,746

$

(12,686)

Total

$

$

1,830

$

24,154

$

25,984

$

(3,070)

$

$

47,746

$

$

47,746

$

(12,686)

(1)Total gains (losses) presented in this table relate to assets that were held by us at December 31, 2019.2020.
(2)In accordance with our policy of evaluating and recording impairments on the disposal of investments in real estate joint ventures and partnerships, investmentslong-lived assets, property with a carrying amount of $29.1$60.4 million werewas written down to a fair value of $26.0$47.7 million, resulting in a loss of $3.1$12.7 million, which was included in earnings for the fourth quarter of 2019.2020. Management’s estimate of fair value of these investmentsproperties were determined using a bona fide purchase offeroffers for the Level 2 inputs, and see the quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used for our Level 3 fair value measurements in the table below.inputs.

Fair Value Disclosures:

Unless otherwise described below, short-term financial instruments and receivables are carried at amounts, which approximate their fair values based on their highly-liquid nature, short-term maturities and/or expected interest rates for similar instruments.

Schedule of our fair value disclosures is as follows (in thousands):

June 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

Fair Value

Fair Value

Using

Fair Value

Using

Fair Value

Significant

Using

Significant

Using

Other

Significant

Other

Significant

Observable

Unobservable

Observable

Unobservable

Carrying

Inputs

Inputs

Carrying

Inputs

Inputs

Value

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

    

Value

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Other Assets:

    

  

    

  

    

  

  

    

  

    

  

Tax increment revenue bonds (1)

$

17,277

 

  

$

21,000

$

17,277

 

  

$

25,000

Debt:

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

Fixed-rate debt

 

1,731,194

 

  

 

1,799,226

 

1,714,890

 

  

 

1,787,663

Variable-rate debt

 

12,000

 

  

 

11,814

 

17,448

 

  

 

17,426

(1)At December 31, 2019, prior to the adoption of ASC 326, the amortized cost basis was net of a previously recognized other-than-temporary impairment on our tax increment revenue bonds of $31.0 million.

June 30, 2021

December 31, 2020

Fair Value

Fair Value

Using

Fair Value

Using

Fair Value

Significant

Using

Significant

Using

Other

Significant

Other

Significant

Observable

Unobservable

Observable

Unobservable

Carrying

Inputs

Inputs

Carrying

Inputs

Inputs

Value

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

    

Value

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Other Assets:

    

  

    

  

    

  

  

    

  

    

  

Tax increment revenue bonds

$

14,758

 

  

$

19,000

$

14,762

 

  

$

19,000

Debt:

 

 

  

 

 

 

  

 

Fixed-rate debt

 

1,782,960

 

  

1,889,306

 

1,798,419

 

  

1,905,306

Variable-rate debt

 

4,002

 

  

 

4,002

 

40,000

 

  

 

40,000

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The quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used for our nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements as of December 31, 2019 reported in the above table, is as follows:

    

Fair Value at

    

    

    

    

    

    

 

December 31, 

Range

 

2019

Minimum

Maximum

 

Description

 

(in thousands)

 

Valuation Technique

 

Unobservable Inputs

 

2019

 

2019

Investment in real estate joint ventures and partnerships

$

24,154

 

Discounted cash flows

 

Discount rate

 

7.3

%  

7.5

%

 

 

Capitalization rate

5.8

%  

8.0

%

 

 

Noncontrolling interest discount

15.0

%

Note 15. Subsequent Events

COVID-19, which was characterized on March 11, 2020 by the World Health Organization as a pandemic, has resulted in a widespread health crisis, which has adversely affected international, national and local economies and financial markets, and has had an unprecedented effect on the commercial real estate industry. Given the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and the global responses to curb its spread, we are not able to estimate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our results of operations, cash flows, financial condition, or liquidity for fiscal year 2020.

As of July 27, 2020, we negotiated with tenants an additional $8.5 million that will be deferred over the next several months. Also as of July 27, 2020, tenant rent collections for July, which includes base minimum rental revenues and escrows for CAM, real estate taxes and insurance, either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships approximated 82%.

Subsequent to quarter-end, we sold real estate assets with aggregate gross sales proceeds totaling $42.6 million. No impairment losses are anticipated with these dispositions.

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ITEM 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a widespread health crisis, which has adversely affected international, national and local economies and financial markets generally, and has had an unprecedented negative effect on the commercial real estate industry. It alsoWhile the distribution of vaccinations and the declining infection rates from the peak of the pandemic and December 31, 2020 has contributed toprovided us reasonable optimistic expectations, there remains significant uncertainty regarding the recent historic price fluctuations for oil and natural gas.future impact of the pandemic. The discussions below, including without limitation with respect to outlooks and liquidity, are subject to the future effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the responses to curb its spread, and changes in energy prices, bothall of which continue to evolve. As such,

On April 15, 2021, we announced our entry into the Merger Agreement with Kimco pursuant to which, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions, we will merge with and into Kimco, with Kimco continuing as the surviving corporation. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, each share of our common shares outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time will be converted into the right to receive (i) 1.408 shares of common stock of Kimco and (ii) $2.89 in cash, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments and any adjustment that may be made pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement in certain circumstances relating to a special pre-closing distribution by us. On July 15, 2021, our Board of Trust Managers declared a special dividend, which is payable on August 2, 2021 to shareholders of record on July 28, 2021. The special dividend is being paid in connection with the anticipated Merger and to satisfy the REIT taxable income distribution requirements. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, our payment of the special dividend adjusts the cash consideration to be paid by Kimco at the closing of the Merger from $2.89 per share to $2.20 per share, and does not affect the payment of the share consideration of 1.408 newly issued shares of common stock of Kimco for each of our common shares owned immediately prior to the Effective Time. During the period from the date of the Merger Agreement until the completion of the Merger, we are subject to certain restrictions on our ability to engage with third parties regarding alternative acquisition proposals and on the conduct of our business.

The closing of the Merger is expected to occur on August 3, 2021, pending the receipt of the necessary shareholder approvals and satisfaction or waiver of the other closing conditions specified in the Merger Agreement. Kimco and we have each scheduled a special meeting of their shareholders for August 3, 2021 seeking their approval of Merger related proposals. There can be no assurance that all closing conditions will be satisfied or waived by August 3, 2021, that the Merger will close on August 3, 2021 or that the Merger will be consummated.

Please see the risks described in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and in Part II, Item 1A entitled “Risk Factors,” itof this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. It is uncertain as to the magnitude of the impact of the pandemic, including any fluctuations in energy prices,such risks on our results of operations, cash flows, financial condition, or liquidity for fiscal year 20202021 and beyond.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by us, contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and include this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions. You should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could materially affect actual results, performances or achievements. Factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, (i) disruptions in financial markets,markets; (ii) general and regional economic and real estate conditions,conditions; (iii) the inability of major tenants to continue paying their rent obligations due to bankruptcy, insolvency or general downturn in their business,business; (iv) changes in consumer retail shopping patterns; (v) financing risks, such as the inability to obtain equity, debt, or other sources of financing on favorable terms and changes in LIBOR availability, (v)availability; (vi) changes in governmental laws and regulations, (vi)regulations; (vii) the level and volatility of interest rates, (vii)rates; (viii) the availability of suitable acquisition opportunities, (viii)opportunities; (ix) the ability to dispose of properties, (ix)properties; (x) changes in expected development activity, (x)activity; (xi) increases in operating costs, (xi)costs; (xii) tax matters, including the effect of changes in tax laws and the failure to qualify as a real estate investment trust, (xii)trust; (xiii) technology system failures, disruptions or cybersecurity attacks; (xiv) investments through real estate joint ventures and partnerships, which involve risks not present in investments in which we are the sole investor, and (xiii)investor; (xv) the impact of public health issues, such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic.current novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, natural disasters or severe weather conditions; and (xvi) risks associated with the Merger , including our ability to consummate the Merger on the proposed terms or on the anticipated timeline, or at all, including risks and uncertainties related to securing the necessary shareholder approvals and satisfaction of other closing conditions to consummate the Merger and the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement. Accordingly, there is no assurance that our expectations will be realized. For further discussion of the factors that could materially affect the outcome of our forward-looking statements and our future results and financial condition, see Item 1A. "Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 and in Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and the comparative summary of selected financial data appearing elsewhere in this report. Historical results and trends which might appear should not be taken as indicative of future operations. Our results of operations and financial condition, as reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and related footnotes, are subject to management’s evaluation and interpretation of business conditions, retailer performance, changing capital market conditions and other factors which could affect the ongoing viability of our tenants.

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Executive Overview

Weingarten Realty Investors is a REIT organized under the Texas Business Organizations Code. We, and our predecessor entity, began the ownership of shopping centers and other commercial real estate in 1948. Our primary business is leasing space to tenants in the shopping centers we own or lease. Several of theseThese centers aremay be mixed-use properties that have both retail and residential components. We also provide property management services for which we charge fees to either joint ventures where we are partners or other outside owners.

We operate a portfolio of rental properties, primarily neighborhood and community shopping centers, totaling approximately 31.429.7 million square feet of gross leasable area that is either owned by us or others. We have a diversified tenant base with two of our largest tenanttenants each comprising only 2.6% of base minimum rental revenues during the first six months of 2020.2021.

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At June 30, 2020,2021, we owned or operated under long-term leases, either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, a total of 165155 properties, which are located in 1615 states spanning the country from coast to coast.

We also owned interests in 2320 parcels of land held for development that totaled approximately 11.911.1 million square feet at June 30, 2020.2021.

We had approximately 3,6003,400 leases with 2,8002,700 different tenants at June 30, 2020.2021. Rental revenue is primarily derived from operating leases with terms of 10 years or less, and may include multiple options, upon tenant election, to extend the lease term in increments up to five years. Many of our leases have increasing minimum rental rates during the terms of the leases through escalation provisions. In addition, the majority of our leases provide for variable rental revenues, such as reimbursements of real estate taxes, maintenance and insurance and may include an amount based on a percentage of the tenants’ sales. Our anchor tenants are supermarkets, value-oriented apparel/discount stores and other retailers or service providers who generally sell basic necessity-type goods and services. Although there is a broad shift in shopping patterns, including internet shopping that continues to affect our tenants, we believe our anchor tenants, most of which have adopted omni-channel networks which help drive foot traffic, combined with convenient locations, attractive and well-maintained properties, high quality retailers and a strong tenant mix, should lessen the effects of these conditions and maintain the viability of our portfolio.

Proposed Merger

On April 15, 2021, we announced our entry into the Merger Agreement with Kimco. The Merger Agreement provides that, among other things and on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, (1) the Company will be merged with and into Kimco, with Kimco continuing as the surviving corporation in the Merger, and (2) at the Effective Time, each common share of the Company (other than certain shares as set forth in the Merger Agreement) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time will be automatically converted into the right to receive (i) 1.408 shares of common stock of Kimco and (ii) $2.89 in cash, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments and any adjustment that may be made pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement in certain circumstances relating to a special pre-closing distribution by us. On July 15, 2021, our Board of Trust Managers declared a special dividend, which is payable on August 2, 2021 to shareholders of record on July 28, 2021. The special dividend is being paid in connection with the anticipated Merger and to satisfy the REIT taxable income distribution requirements. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, our payment of the special dividend adjusts the cash consideration to be paid by Kimco at the closing of the Merger from $2.89 per share to $2.20 per share, and does not affect the payment of the share consideration of 1.408 newly issued shares of common stock of Kimco for each of our common shares owned immediately prior to the Effective Time. During the period from the date of the Merger Agreement until the completion of the Merger, we are subject to certain restrictions on our ability to engage with third parties regarding alternative acquisition proposals and on the conduct of our business.

The closing of the Merger is expected to occur on August 3, 2021, pending the receipt of the necessary shareholder approvals and satisfaction or waiver of the other closing conditions specified in the Merger Agreement. Kimco and we have each scheduled a special meeting of their shareholders for August 3, 2021 seeking their approval of Merger related proposals. There can be no assurance that all closing conditions will be satisfied or waived by August 3, 2021, that the Merger will close on August 3, 2021 or that the Merger will be consummated.

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Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted our business due largely to the extreme hardships facing our retailers. The retail industry hastenants. Our tenants have been impacted greatly due to a number of factors, including federal, state and local governmental and legislative mandates to temporarily close and/or limit the operations of non-essential businesses, as well as encouraging or mandating most employees work from home, as well aspeople to shelter in place and general economic conditions. While most statesall of our markets have embarked upon a re-openingreopening of select businesses, including retailers, service providers and restaurants, the impact of these measures on the ability of our tenants to pay rent is indeterminable at this time, particularly as some areas are currently experiencing a resurgence of COVID-19.time. Many of our retailerstenants have moved to include on-line sales with curbside pickup or delivery, including restaurants, apparel discounters and electronics. The grocery stores and other retailers with a grocery component that anchor the majority of our shopping centers remain strong in this environment withenvironment. The economy continues to gain traction in the only slow down being the availability of a healthy workforce. Although we encouraged manymajority of our smallermarkets with substantially all of our tenants to applyopen for the federal loans being offered under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) program, the impact of these programs is also indeterminable at this time.business. Based on annualized base rents, including our share of interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, we have estimated that 44% and 19%63% of our tenants are designated as essential businesses, and restaurants, respectively. Additionally, as of mid-July, approximately 95% of our tenants were open for business.including restaurants. During the second quarter ofsix months ended June 30, 2021, tenant fallouts have decreased significantly compared to the prior year. During the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, we experienced an increase in tenant fallout ofrepresented approximately 400,000252,000 and 762,000 square feet, respectively, representing approximately $9.6$6.8 million and $16.3 million in annualized base rents, respectively, either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships. There has also been an increase in announced bankruptcies for the quarterWe are optimistic that represents approximately 400,000 square feet representing approximately $9.0 million in annualized base rents, either directly orthis trend will continue through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, of which 116,000 square feet2021; however, there can be no assurance that this favorable trend will continue.

We continue negotiations and $3.2 million is included in tenant fallout amounts above. Accordingly, we continue to omit 2020 guidance due to the uncertainties surrounding the impact and duration of the pandemic.

Beginning in the second quarter of 2020, we began to finalize and record deferrals and, in limited instances, abatementhave entered into rental concession agreements with our tenants to provide some relief to the tenants greatly impacted by the COVID-19 shut down.pandemic. As of July 27, 2020,19, 2021, we have negotiated deferrals with tenants on approximately 8601,001 leases, of which represents nearly $17.8$11.5 million remains of rental payments that willhave been billed or are to be deferred over the next several months.billed and are primarily scheduled to be repaid by December 31, 2021. In addition, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, we have reduced2021, rental revenues increased by $19.3$1.2 million and $28.7$2.9 million respectively, due to lease related reservesthe realization of net recoveries. Due to the anticipated impact from the administration of the COVID-19 vaccinations and write-offs, which includes $4.8 million and $12.4 million, respectively, for straight-line rent receivables. As markets withinthe likely ensuing increase in our geographic footprint continue to reopen retailtenant operations, our current expectation is that rent collections will trend upward throughout 2021; however, no assurances can be given that this will occur due to the uncertainties surrounding our tenants’ reopening and any resurgence of the pandemic and the governmental reaction to any resurgence. As of July 27, 2020,19, 2021, tenant billing data, which includes base minimum rental revenues and escrows for CAM,common area maintenance, real estate taxes and insurance either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, was as follows:

Percent of Annualized Base Rent

Percent of Cash Collections for the Three Months Ending June 30, 2020

Percent of Cash Collections for July 1, 2020 through July 27, 2020

     

Percent of
Annualized
Base Rent

    

Percent of Cash
Collections for
the Three Months
Ending June 30, 2021

Essential

44

%

92

%

94

%

 

63

% 

98

%

Restaurant

19

69

71

Non-essential

37

63

73

 

37

 

95

Total Cash Collections

100

%

77

82

 

100

% 

97

Deferrals

13

7

 

0

Abatements

1

0

 

1

Total Cash Collections and Other

91

%

89

%

 

98

%

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During the first quarter 2020, we drew down the available balance of our $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility to increaseTo conserve liquidity and preserve financial flexibility in light of the uncertainty surrounding the impact of COVID-19. During the second quarter 2020, we paid down $485 million under our unsecured revolving credit facility due to the then stabilization of the financial markets and our access to other sources of liquidity. Additionally,COVID-19, we reduced our quarterly dividend payments forin 2020. At the second quarter to $.18 per share frompre-pandemic level we had been paying a quarterly amount of $.395 per share to conserve liquidity.common share. Due to the magnitude of gain generated by our dispositions during 2020, it is also likely we will paypaid a special dividend near year-end; however,year-end of $.36 per common share. For the amountsix months ended June 30, 2021, we paid dividends of such$.53 per common share. On July 15, 2021, our Board of Trust Managers declared a special dividend of $.69 per common share that is not yet determinable.being paid in connection with the anticipated Merger and to satisfy the REIT taxable income distribution requirements. Absent a significant deterioration in cash collections, as compared to those received in this quarter, we believe our cash flow from operations will meet our planned capital needs forand the remainderavailability under of 2020 and 2021. Further, the ability to draw down under our revolving credit facility will provide ample liquidity for us to operate and maintain compliance withmeet our debt covenants;currently planned capital needs; however, no assurances can be given that this level of cash flow will occur due to the uncertainty in the duration and restrictions of the limitations in placeoperations for retailers.

Finally, most of our employees have been working remotely to stay healthy, support operations and in response to stay-at-home mandates or recommendations. Recent changes in Texas and other states stay-at-home mandates currently will allow our employees, who are not considered high risk, to returntenants. Further, subject to the office subjectapplicable restrictions contained in the Merger Agreement, our ability to healthdraw down under our revolving credit facility should provide ample liquidity for us to operate and safety measures. Working remotely presents various challenges, including (but not all inclusive) concerns about productivity, connectivity, consumer privacy and IT security.maintain compliance with our debt covenants.

OurStrategy

Subject to the proposed Merger, our goal is to remain a leader in owning and operating top-tier neighborhood and community shopping centers and mixed-use properties in certain markets of the United States. Our strategic initiatives include: (1) owning quality shopping centers in preferred locations that attract strong tenants, (2) growing net income from our existing portfolio by increasing occupancy and rental rates, (3) raising net asset value and cash flow through quality acquisitions and new developments, (4) continuously redeveloping our existing shopping centers to increase cash flow and enhance the value of the centers and (5) maintaining a strong, flexible consolidated balance sheet and a well-managed debt maturity schedule. We believe these initiatives will keep our portfolio of properties among the strongest in our sector. Due to current capitalization rates in the market along with the uncertainty of changes in interest rates and various other market conditions, and subject to the applicable restrictions contained in the Merger Agreement, we intend to continue to be very prudent in our evaluation of all new investment opportunities. We believe the pricing of assets that no longer meet our ownership criteria remains reasonably stable while the price of our common shares remains below our net asset value. Given these conditions, we have been focused on dispositions of properties with risk factorscharacteristics that impact our willingness to own them going forward, and although we intend to continue with this strategy, subject to evolving market conditions,the applicable restrictions contained in the Merger Agreement, our dispositions are expected to be significantly lowerdecrease in 2021 from 2020. We intend to utilize the proceeds from dispositions to, among other things, fund acquisitionsthe special dividend along with acquisitions and both new development and redevelopment projects.

Dispositions

As we discussed above, subject to evolving market conditions, we continuously recycle non-core operating centers that no longer meet our ownership criteria and that will provide capital for growth opportunities. During the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, we disposed of real estate assets, which were owned by us either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, with our share of aggregate gross sales proceeds totaling $88.4$70.9 million. We have approximately $74.8$21.0 million of dispositions currently under contracts or letters of intent; however, there are no assurances that these transactions will close at such prices or at all. Subsequent to quarter-end,June 30, 2021, we sold two shopping centers for totaland other property, which were owned by us either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, with aggregate gross proceeds of $42.6totaling $48.9 million. For 2020, we expect the volume of dispositions will significantly decrease from those in 2019.

Acquisitions

Subject to evolving market conditions and the applicable restrictions contained in the Merger Agreement, we intend to continue to seek acquisition properties that meet our return hurdles and to actively evaluate other opportunities as they enter the market. Previously, dueDue to the significant amount of capital available in the market, it has been difficult to participate at price points that meet our investment criteria. During the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, we acquired one grocery-anchored shopping center and other property, adding 78,000 square feet to the portfolioreal estate assets with an aggregate gross purchase price totaling $43.0of $5.2 million. For 2020, we will continue to look for acquisition investments; however, during this current environment, even if we were to find transactions, there are no assurances that we would proceed with closing the transaction.

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We intend to continue to focus on identifying new development projects as another source of growth, as well as continue to look for redevelopment opportunities. The opportunities for additional new development projects are limited at this time primarily due to a lack of demand for new retail space. During the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, we invested $47.5$6.4 million in two mixed-use new development projects that are partially or wholly owned and a 30-story, high-rise residential tower at our River Oaks Shopping Center in Houston, Texas, and we invested $5.8$1.3 million in redevelopment projects that were partially or wholly owned. Also during the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, three completed redevelopment projects added approximately 142,000100,000 square feet to the portfolio with an incremental investment to date totaling $23.1$19.5 million. For 2020, we expect these developments to proceed as planned; however, no assurance can be given due to the impact

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Capital

We strive to maintain a strong, conservative capital structure, which should provide ready access to a variety of attractive long and short-term capital sources. We carefully balance lower cost, short-term financing with long-term liabilities associated with acquired or developed long-term assets. Subject to evolving market conditions, we continue to look for transactions that will strengthenAdditionally, proceeds from our consolidateddisposition program and cash generated from operations further strengthened our balance sheet and further enhance our access to various sources of capital, while reducing our cost of capital.in 2021. Due to the current variability in the capital markets and the applicable restrictions contained in the Merger Agreement, there can be no assurance that favorable pricing and accessibility will be available in the future.

Operational Metrics

In assessing the performance of our centers, management carefully monitors various operating metrics of the portfolio. In light of current circumstancecircumstances and the negativecontinuing impact related to potentially uncollectible revenues, the operating metrics of our portfolio performed fairly well through the first six months of 2020.2021. We focused on collections and leasing efforts; including maintaining our current tenants, to minimize the decline in same property net operating income (“SPNOI” and see("SPNOI"). See Non-GAAP Financial Measures for additional information) due to the impact associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.information. Our portfolio delivered the following operating results:

signed occupancy of 93.9% at June 30, 2021 increased from 93.4% at June 30, 2020 showed a decrease from 94.8% in the prior year;2020;
a decreasean increase of 9.8%24.1% in SPNOI for the sixthree months ended June 30, 20202021 over the same period of 2019;2020; and
rental rate increases of 13.2%4.8% for new leases and 8.4%3.0% for renewals during the six months ended June 30, 2020.2021.

Below are performance metrics associated with our signed and commenced occupancy, SPNOI growth and leasing activity on a pro rata basis:

June 30, 

June 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2021

    

2020

Signed Occupancy:

Anchor (space of 10,000 square feet or greater)

95.9

%  

97.4

%

96.4

%  

95.9

%

Non-Anchor

89.0

%  

90.4

%

89.6

%  

89.0

%

Total Occupancy

93.4

%  

94.8

%

Total

93.9

%

93.4

%

Commenced Occupancy

90.9

%  

91.2

%

    

Three Months Ended

    

Six Months Ended

 

June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020

 

SPNOI (1)

(19.7)

%

(9.8)

%

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2021

June 30, 2021

 

SPNOI (1)

24.1

%

10.6

%

(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Measures for a definition of the measurement of SPNOI and a reconciliation to net income attributable to common shareholders within this section of Item 2.

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Average

    

Average

    

Average Cost

    

    

    

    

Average

    

Average

    

Average Cost

    

New

Prior

of Tenant

Change in

New

Prior

of Tenant

Change in

Number

Square

Rent per

Rent per

Improvements

Base Rent

Number

Square

Rent per

Rent per

Improvements

Base Rent

of

Feet

Square

Square

per Square

on Cash

of

Feet

Square

Square

per Square

on Cash

Leases

('000's)

Foot ($)

Foot ($)

Foot ($)

Basis

Leases

('000's)

Foot ($)

Foot ($)

Foot ($)

Basis

Leasing Activity:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020

  

  

  

  

  

  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

New leases (1)

17

34

$

25.05

$

22.70

$

42.02

10.3

%

53

275

$

19.93

$

19.52

$

37.03

2.1

%

Renewals

109

464

 

19.92

 

18.62

 

7.0

%

104

427

 

20.61

 

20.18

 

2.2

%

Not comparable spaces

10

64

 

 

 

36

107

 

 

 

Total

136

562

$

20.27

$

18.90

$

2.90

7.3

%

193

809

$

20.35

$

19.92

$

14.52

2.1

%

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

  

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

  

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

New leases (1)

51

142

$

26.29

$

23.22

$

53.40

13.2

%

100

402

$

22.94

$

21.88

$

36.56

4.8

%

Renewals

253

1,412

 

18.51

 

17.07

 

8.4

%

217

1,223

 

18.53

 

17.99

 

3.0

%

Not comparable spaces

32

148

 

 

 

67

198

 

 

 

Total

336

1,702

$

19.23

$

17.64

$

4.90

9.0

%

384

1,823

$

19.63

$

18.95

$

9.05

3.5

%

(1)Average external lease commissions per square foot for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 were $5.57$5.88 and $6.39.$6.46, respectively.

Changing shopping habits, driven by rapid expansion of internet-driven procurement hasand accelerated by the pandemic, led to increased financial problems for many retailers,businesses, which has had a negative impact on the retail real estate sector. We continue to monitor the effects of these trends, including the impact of retail customer spending over the long-term. We believe the desirability of our physical locations, the significant diversification of our portfolio, both geographically and by tenant base, and the quality of our portfolio, along with its leading retailers and service providers that sell primarily grocery and basic necessity-type goods and services, position us well to mitigate the impact of these changes. Additionally, most retailers have implemented omni-channel networksmodels that integrate on-line shopping with in-store experiences that has further reinforced the need for bricks and mortar locations. Despite recent market disruption and tenant bankruptcies, we continue to believe there is long-term retailer demand for quality space within strong, strategically located centers.

In 2020, we are experiencing someexperienced fluctuations in tenant demand for retail space due to, among other factors, announced bankruptcies and the repositioning of those spaces. Currently, the future impact to occupancy is unknown due to the uncertainty and duration of the pandemic. Previously, a reductionWith an increase in the availability of quality retail space, as well as continued retailer demand,some tenants have started to take advantage of accessing these prime locations which contributed to the increase in overall rental rates on a same-space basis as we completed new leases and renewed existing leases; however, the magnitude of these increases declined in comparison to previous years due to, among other factors, a continued shift in negotiating leverage to the tenant.leases. Given the uncertainty surrounding the impact of the pandemic, we are unclear of its impact to rental rates and the funding of tenant improvements and allowances. The variability in the mix of leasing transactions as to size of space, market, use and other factors may impact the magnitude of these changes, both positively and negatively. Leasing volume is anticipated to fluctuate due to the uncertainty in tenant falloutsfallouts; including those related to both bankruptcies and tenant non-renewals. Our expectation is that SPNOI growth will decline in 2020non-renewals; however, leasing activity continues to remain strong compared to previous years.

New Development/Redevelopment

At June 30, 2020, we have two mixed-use projects in the Washington D. C. market and a 30-story, high-rise residential tower at our River Oaks Shopping Center in Houston that were in various stages of development and are partially or wholly owned. We have funded $415.9 million through June 30, 2020 on these projects, and we estimate our aggregate net investment upon completion to be $485.0 million. Due to the impact of COVID-19, we are currently unable to project a stabilization return for these projects.

We have 10 redevelopment projects in which we plan to invest approximately $55.1 million. Realization of the stabilized return may be longer than originally planned due to the impact of COVID-19.prior year.

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We had approximately $41.1 million in land held for development at June 30, 2020 that may either be developed or sold. While we were experiencing some interest from retailers and other market participants in our land held for development, opportunities for economically viable developments remain limited. We intend to continue to pursue additional development and redevelopment opportunities in multiple markets; however, finding the right opportunities remains challenging.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions are a key component of our long-term growth strategy. The availability of quality acquisition opportunities in the market remains sporadic in our targeted markets. Market pricing of retail real estate assets is highly uncertain under current economic conditions. We intend to remain disciplined in approaching these opportunities, pursuing only those that provide appropriate risk-adjusted returns.

Dispositions

Dispositions are also a key component of our ongoing management process where we selectively prune properties from our portfolio that no longer meet our geographic or growth targets. Dispositions provide capital, which may be recycled into properties that are high barrier-to-entry locations within high growth metropolitan markets, and thus have higher long-term growth potential. Additionally, proceeds from dispositions may be used to reduce outstanding debt, further deleveraging our consolidated balance sheet, to repurchase our common shares and/or debt, dependent upon market prices, or to fund acquisitions and both new development and redevelopment projects.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and contingencies as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. We evaluate our assumptions and estimates on an ongoing basis using available information. We base our estimates on current economic conditions, historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Uncertainty in the current economic environment due to the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 has and may continue to significantly impact the judgments regarding estimates and assumptions utilized by management. In addition to theThe disclosure of our critical accounting policies and estimates which affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, we are adding the following due toOperations. There have been no significant changes in judgements related to COVID-19.

Revenue Recognition and Accrued Rent, Accrued Customer Contract Receivables and Accounts Receivable

Individual leases and contracts are assessed for collectability and upon the determination that the collection of rents over the life lease or contract is not probable, rental revenue and customer contract revenue is then converted to the cash basis and accrued rent and accounts receivables are reduced as an adjustment to rental or other revenues, respectively. An additional assessment is made at the portfolio level to determine whether operating lease receivables are appropriately valued based upon an analysis of balances outstanding, historical bad debt levels and current economic trends. An allowance for the uncollectible portion of the portfolio is recorded as an adjustment to rental revenues.

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We review current economic considerations each reporting period, including the effects of tenant bankruptcies. Additionally with the uncertainties regarding COVID-19, our assessment also considers the type of retailer and current discussions with the tenants, as well as recent rent collection experience. Determining whether a lease or contract, as well as any related receivables, are appropriately assessed and valued requires a significant amount of judgment by management and is based on the best information available to management at the time of evaluation. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, we reduced rental revenues by $19.3 million and $28.7 million, respectively, excluding the impact of any cash collections. The evaluations used in these analyses could result in incorrect estimates when determining values that could be material to our consolidated financial statements.critical accounting policies during 2021.

Results of Operations

The COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertainties surrounding the global economy. Additionally, as noted earlier, tenants have been markedly impacted by the pandemic, which has affected our results. As a result, the full magnitude of the pandemic and the ultimate effect upon our future revenues and operations is uncertain at this time. While we are optimistic there will be a gradual improvement in the retail environment resulting from the distribution of vaccinations and the related reopening of the economy, we do not expect revenues and operations to return to pre-COVID levels in the near term. In addition, during the period from the date of the Merger Agreement until the Effective Time, we are subject to certain restrictions on our ability to engage with third parties regarding alternative acquisition proposals and on the conduct of our business.

Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 30, 20202021 to the Three Months Ended June 30, 20192020

The following table is a summary of certain items in net income from our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, which we believe represent items that significantly changed during the three months ended June 30, 20202021 as compared to the same period in 2019:2020 (in thousands):

Three Months Ended June 30, 

Three Months Ended June 30, 

 

    

2020

    

2019

    

Change

    

% Change

2021

    

2020

    

Change

    

% Change

 

Revenues

$

98,135

$

122,660

$

(24,525)

 

(20.0)

%

$

122,665

$

98,135

$

24,530

 

25.0

%

Depreciation and amortization

37,627

34,967

2,660

 

7.6

 

40,022

 

37,627

 

2,395

 

6.4

Operating expenses

19,978

22,767

(2,789)

 

(12.3)

22,767

19,978

2,789

 

14.0

Real estate taxes, net

 

16,285

 

15,733

 

552

 

3.5

General and administrative expenses

12,920

8,880

4,040

 

45.5

 

11,691

 

12,920

 

(1,229)

 

(9.5)

Interest expense, net

15,776

14,953

823

 

5.5

 

17,303

 

15,776

 

1,527

 

9.7

Interest and other income, net

5,293

1,921

3,372

 

175.5

Interest and other (expense) income, net

 

(4,713)

 

5,293

 

(10,006)

 

189.0

Gain on sale of property

7,898

52,061

(44,163)

 

(84.8)

 

480

 

7,898

 

(7,418)

 

(93.9)

Equity in earnings of real estate joint ventures and partnerships, net

3,428

6,665

(3,237)

 

(48.6)

 

4,285

 

3,428

 

857

 

25.0

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Revenues

The decreaseincrease in revenues of $24.5 million is attributable primarily to a decrease of $20.5$20.6 million for potentially uncollectible revenues associatedCOVID related reserves and write-offs primarily withrecorded in the COVID-19 pandemicsecond quarter of 2020 and the impact of $9.1$4.5 million and $2.8 million related to dispositions.acquisitions and mixed-use new developments, respectively. Revenues have also increased by $2.1 million due primarily to changes in occupancy and rental rates and by a decline of $.1 million from rent abatements. Partially offsetting this decrease is revenuethese increases are revenues from acquisitionsdispositions of $5.1$5.6 million.

Depreciation and Amortization

The increase in depreciation and amortization of $2.7$2.4 million is attributable primarily to the $4.8$5.2 million impact of acquisitions and mixed-use new developments. Partially offsetting this increase is $1.9 million from dispositions, and a decrease of $.9 million from the existing portfolio related primarily with a reduction in the amortization/write-offs of in-place lease intangibles associated with terminated tenant leases.

Operating Expenses

The $2.8 million increase in operating expenses is attributable primarily to the impact from both acquisitions and mixed-use developments of $.5 million and $.8 million, respectively. In addition, an increase of $.3$1.5 million is attributable primarily to increases in landscaping due to winter storm damage, parking lot repairs and management fees. Also, an increase of $.7 million was realized between the respective periods due primarily to increases in professional fees, insurance and other various fees associated primarily with vacancy. Partially offsetting these increases is the impact of dispositions of $.7 million.

Real Estate Taxes, net

The $.6 million increase in real estate taxes, net is attributable primarily to the impact from other capital activities at our existingboth acquisitions and mixed-use developments of $.7 million and $.4 million, respectively. In addition, an increase of $.4 million is attributable primarily to rate and valuation changes for the portfolio and redevelopment centers,between the respective periods, which is partially offset by dispositions of $2.4$.9 million.

OperatingGeneral and Administrative Expenses

The decrease in operatinggeneral and administrative expenses of $2.8$1.2 million is attributable primarily to a $.8 million reductiondecrease in expense associated deferred compensation (see General and Administrative Expenses below for additional information) and the impact of dispositions of $1.5 million.

General and Administrative Expenses

The increase in general and administrative expenses of $4.0 million is attributable primarily to a fair value increaseadjustment of $4.5$2.1 million associated with assets held in a grantor trust related to deferred compensation, a reductionwhich is partially offset by an increase in primarily travelpersonnel and convention related expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a reduction in personnel. Effective the first quarter of 2020, the allocation of the fair value adjustments associated with the assets held in the grantor trust was changed to reflect the current expense classification of the employees in the deferred compensation plan; therefore, all changes to the liability will be recorded in general and administrative expense with no allocation to operating expense unless future employee expense classifications change.costs.

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Interest Expense, net

Net interest expense increased $.8$1.5 million or 5.5%9.7%. The components of net interest expense were as follows (in thousands):

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

2021

    

2020

Gross interest expense

$

17,003

$

17,429

$

17,001

$

17,003

Amortization of debt deferred costs, net

 

783

 

888

 

818

 

783

Over-market mortgage adjustment

 

(100)

 

(81)

 

(207)

 

(100)

Capitalized interest

 

(1,910)

 

(3,283)

 

(309)

 

(1,910)

Total

$

15,776

$

14,953

$

17,303

$

15,776

The increase in net interest expense is attributable primarily to a reduction in capitalized interest, which is offset by a reduction in gross interest expense. The reduction of capitalized interest is primarily attributabledue to the near completion of two of the residential portions of our mixed-use new developments. The decrease in gross interest expense is primarily attributable to a reduction in the weighted average interest rates due to the revolver between the respective periods, which is offset by an increase in the weighted average debt outstanding associated primarily with the activity of the revolver. For the three months ended June 30, 2020,2021, the weighted average debt outstanding was $2.0$1.8 billion at a weighted average interest rate of 3.6%3.9% as compared to $1.8$2.0 billion outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 4.1%3.6% in the same period of 2019.2020.

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Interest and Other (Expense) Income, net

The increase in net other expense of $3.4$10.0 million in interest and other income, net is attributable primarily to $8.4 million associated with merger related costs and a $2.1 million decrease in the fair value increase of $3.7 million associated withadjustment for the assets held in a grantor trust related to deferred compensation and a decrease in interest income of $.4compensation. Partially offsetting this increase is $.5 million associated with short-term and other investments.the components of net periodic benefit costs from our pension plan.

Gain on Sale of Property

The decrease of $44.2$7.4 million in gain on sale of property is attributable to a decrease on the dispositiongain on sale of one center and other property in the second quarter of 20202021 as compared to five centersone center and other property in the same period of 2019.2020.

Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net

The decreaseincrease of $3.2$.9 million in equity in earnings of real estate joint ventures and partnerships, net is attributable primarily to a reduction in earnings of $1.6 million associated with depreciation of a mixed-use projectCOVID related reserves and adjustmentswrite-offs of $1.8 million, for potentially uncollectible amounts associated primarily with the COVID-19 pandemicwhich is offset by disposition activities between the respective periods.periods of $.9 million.

Comparison of the Six Months Ended June 30, 20202021 to the Six Months Ended June 30, 20192020

The following table is a summary of certain items in net income from our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, which we believe represent items that significantly changed during the six months ended June 30, 20202021 as compared to the same period in 2019:2020 (in thousands):

Six Months Ended June 30, 

2021

    

2020

    

Change

    

% Change

Revenues

$

244,036

$

209,487

$

34,549

 

16.5

%

Depreciation and amortization

78,578

74,283

4,295

 

5.8

Operating expenses

46,054

43,138

2,916

 

6.8

Real estate taxes, net

33,020

30,741

2,279

 

7.4

General and administrative expenses

22,295

15,227

7,068

 

46.4

Interest expense, net

33,922

30,378

3,544

 

11.7

Interest and other (expense) income, net

(3,059)

(535)

(2,524)

 

471.8

Gain on sale of property

9,611

21,474

(11,863)

 

(55.2)

Equity in earnings of real estate joint ventures and partnerships, net

8,372

30,525

(22,153)

 

(72.6)

Revenues

The increase in revenues of $34.5 million is attributable primarily to a decrease of $31.7 million for COVID related reserves and write-offs primarily recorded in the first six months of 2020 and the impact of $9.8 million and $5.0 million related to acquisitions and mixed-use new developments, respectively. Partially offsetting these increases are revenues from dispositions of $11.0 million and rent abatements of $.4 million. Revenues have also declined by $.6 million due primarily to the fluctuations in occupancy related to tenant mix and lease space size.

Six Months Ended June 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

Change

    

% Change

Revenues

$

209,487

$

245,798

$

(36,311)

 

(14.8)

%

Depreciation and amortization

74,283

68,939

5,344

 

7.8

Operating expenses

43,138

47,015

(3,877)

 

(8.2)

General and administrative expenses

15,227

18,461

(3,234)

 

(17.5)

Interest expense, net

30,378

30,242

136

 

0.4

Interest and other (expense) income, net

(535)

6,305

(6,840)

 

108.5

Gain on sale of property

21,474

69,848

(48,374)

 

(69.3)

Equity in earnings of real estate joint ventures and partnerships, net

 

30,525

 

12,082

 

18,443

 

152.6

Depreciation and Amortization

The increase in depreciation and amortization of $4.3 million is attributable primarily to the $10.6 million impact of acquisitions and mixed-use new developments. Partially offsetting this increase is $4.0 million from dispositions, and a decrease of $2.3 million from the existing portfolio related primarily with a reduction in the amortization/write-offs of in-place lease intangibles associated with terminated tenant leases.

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RevenuesOperating Expenses

The decrease$2.9 million increase in revenuesoperating expenses is attributable primarily to the impact from both acquisitions and mixed-use developments of $36.3$1.2 million and $1.5 million, respectively. In addition, an increase of $1.0 million is attributable primarily to a decreaseincreases in landscaping due to winter storm damage, parking lot repairs and management fees. Also, an increase of $29.4$.8 million for potentially uncollectible revenueswas realized between the respective periods due primarily to increases in professional fees, insurance and other various fees associated primarily with the COVID-19 pandemic andvacancy. Partially offsetting these increases is the impact of $18.9 million related to dispositions. Partially offsetting this decrease is revenue from acquisitionsdispositions of $9.6 million, as well as changes in rental rates and occupancy at our existing portfolio, new developments and redevelopments, which contributed $2.4$1.6 million.

Depreciation and Amortization

Real Estate Taxes, net

The $2.3 million increase in depreciationreal estate taxes, net is attributable primarily to the impact from both acquisitions and amortizationmixed-use developments of $5.3$1.7 million and $1.0 million, respectively. In addition, an increase of $1.3 million is attributable primarily to rate and valuation changes for the $8.8 million impact of acquisitions and new developments and an increase of $1.5 million from other capital activities at our existing portfolio and redevelopment centers,between the respective periods, which is partially offset by dispositions of $5.0$1.7 million.

Operating Expenses

The decrease in operating expenses of $3.9 million is attributable primarily to a $2.8 million reduction in expense associated deferred compensation (see General and Administrative Expenses below for additional information) and the impact of dispositions of $2.8 million. Partially offsetting this decrease is an increase in expense of $2.1 million from acquisitions and mixed-use operations.

General and Administrative Expenses

The decreaseincrease in general and administrative expenses of $3.2$7.1 million is attributable primarily to a fair value reductionincrease of $2.6$5.2 million associated with assets held in a grantor trust related to deferred compensation, (see Generalan increase of $.2 million in severance costs between the respective periods and Administrative Expenses above for additional information) a reductionby an increase in primarily travelpersonnel and convention related expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a reduction in personnel.associated costs.

Interest Expense, net

Net interest expense increased $.1$3.5 million or .4%11.7%. The components of net interest expense were as follows (in thousands):

Six Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

2021

    

2020

Gross interest expense

$

33,559

$

34,819

$

34,074

$

33,559

Amortization of debt deferred costs, net

 

1,579

 

1,790

 

1,637

 

1,579

Over-market mortgage adjustment

 

(187)

 

(163)

 

(414)

 

(187)

Capitalized interest

 

(4,573)

 

(6,204)

 

(1,375)

 

(4,573)

Total

$

30,378

$

30,242

$

33,922

$

30,378

The increase in net interest expense is attributable primarily to a reduction in capitalized interest which is offset by a reductionand an increase in gross interest expense. The reduction of capitalized interest is primarily attributabledue to the near completion of two of the residential portions of our mixed-use new developments. The decreaseincrease in gross interest expense between the respective periods is attributable primarily attributable to an increase in weighted average interest rates, which is offset by a reduction in the weighted average interest rates due to the revolver between the respective periods, which is offset by an increase in the weighted average debt outstanding associated primarily with the activity of the revolver.outstanding. For the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, the weighted average debt outstanding was $1.9$1.8 billion at a weighted average interest rate of 3.7%3.9% as compared to $1.8$1.9 billion outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 4.1%3.7% in the same period of 2019.2020.

Interest and Other (Expense) Income, net

The net other expense increase of $6.8$2.5 million in net interest and other (expense) income is attributable primarily to $8.4 million associated with merger related costs. Partially offsetting this increase is a $5.2 million fair value reduction of $5.4 millionadjustment associated with assets held in a grantor trust related to deferred compensation and a decrease in interest income of $1.4$.8 million associated with short-term and other investments.components of net periodic benefit costs from our pension plan.

Gain on Sale of Property

The decrease of $48.4$11.9 million in gain on sale of property is attributable to a decrease on the dispositiongain on sale of twothree centers and other property in the first six months of 20202021 as compared to eighttwo centers and other property in the same period of 2019.2020.

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Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net

The increasedecrease of $18.4$22.2 million in equity in earnings of real estate joint ventures and partnerships, net is attributable primarily to an increase in earnings of $22.4 million associated with disposition mixed-used and acquisition activities between the respective periods.periods of $24.5 million. Partially offsetting this increase are adjustments totaling $2.1 milliondecrease is a reduction in COVID related reserves and $2.4 million for potentially uncollectible amounts associated primarily with the COVID-19 pandemic and depreciationwrite-offs of a mixed-use project, respectively.$2.2 million.

Capital Resources and Liquidity

Our primary operating liquidity needs are paying our common share dividends, maintaining and operating our existing properties, paying our debt service costs, excluding debt maturities, and funding capital expenditures. Our anticipated cash flows from operating activities, in 2020, as well as the availability of funds under our unsecured revolving credit facility are expected to meet these planned capital needs; however, no assurance can be given due to, among other factors, the evolving impact of the pandemic.pandemic and the restrictions in the Merger Agreement on the conduct of our business.

The primary sources of capital for funding any debt maturities, acquisitions, share repurchases, new developments and redevelopments are our excess cash flow generated by our operating and new development properties; credit facilities; proceeds from both secured and unsecured debt issuances; proceeds from equity issuances; and cash generated from the sale of property or interests in real estate joint ventures and partnerships and the formation of joint ventures. Amounts outstanding under the unsecured revolving credit facility are retired as needed with proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt, equity, cash generated from the disposition of properties and cash flow generated by our operating properties.

As of June 30, 2020,2021, we had an available borrowing capacity of $486.1$498.1 million under our unsecured revolving credit facility, and our debt maturities for the remainder of 2020 total $2.9 million. As of June 30, 2020, we had cash and cash equivalents available of $14.2$73.3 million. Currently,Subject to the provisions of the Merger Agreement, currently, we anticipate our operating, development and redevelopmentdisposition activities will be met by these funds in 2020. Even with the current uncertainty in the capital markets, weto continue, albeit at a lower rate. We believe other debt and equity alternatives are available to us based on recent market transactions within our industry sector.sector, subject to the applicable restrictions contained in the Merger Agreement.

Subject to the applicable restrictions contained in the Merger Agreement, we believe net proceeds from planned capital recycling and operations, combined with our available capacity under the revolving credit and short-term borrowing facilities, will provide adequate liquidity to fund our capital needs, including any acquisitions, redevelopment and new development activities and, if necessary, special dividends. In the event our capital recycling program does not progress as expected, we believe other debt and equity alternatives are available to us, subject to the applicable restrictions contained in the Merger Agreement.

On July 15, 2021, our Board of Trust Managers declared a special dividend of $.69 per common share, which is payable on August 2, 2021 to shareholders of record on July 28, 2021. The special dividend is being paid in connection with the anticipated Merger and to satisfy the REIT taxable income distribution requirements. We anticipate the payment of the dividend using operational cash inflows and available cash.

We generally have the ability to sell or otherwise dispose of our assets subject to the applicable restrictions contained in the Merger Agreement and in certain cases, where we are required to obtain our joint venture partners’ consent or a lender’s consent for assets held in special purpose entities. Additionally under many of our joint venture agreements, we and our joint venture partners are required to fund operating capital upon shortfalls in working capital. As operating manager of most of these entities, we have considered these funding requirements in our forecasting. Also our material real estate joint ventures are with entities which appear sufficiently stable; however, if market conditions were to deteriorate and our partners are unable to meet their commitments, our venture agreements provide multiple remedies, including but not limited to, the liquidation of the venture. Further, under these conditions, we would be required to reconsider our consolidation conclusions for those ventures, and it is possible we may have to consolidate any unconsolidated interests.

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Operating Activities

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, cash flows from operations have increased by $16.4 million compared to the same period in 2020. This increase is attributable primarily to the impact in 2020 of the pandemic on rent collections including an increase in the number of tenants placed on a cash basis and concession agreements put in place to assist them during the uncertainty. Collections of rents due were initially hindered in the latter part of the first quarter and continued into the second quarter of 2020; however, during the six months ended June 30, 2021, we have collected approximately 97% of our tenant billings. We expect operating activities in 2021 to cover our human capital expenditures including salaries and related benefits, along with property operating expenses.

Since 2018, we have experienced a downward trend in revenues due to dispositions related to our portfolio transformation in which we have pruned our portfolio to concentrate on high-quality, grocery anchored, open-air centers located in the southern and western U.S. that provide basic goods and services. Additionally, revenues in 2020 also declined due to the impact of the pandemic. We anticipate that 2021 may see some recovery of revenues originally impacted by the pandemic; however, recoveries will be offset by lower revenues as a result of our 2020 dispositions and any continuing effects or resurgence of the pandemic.

Investing Activities

Acquisitions

During the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, we acquired real estate assets with an aggregate gross purchase price of $5.2 million.

Dispositions

During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we sold three centers and other property, including real estate assets owned through our interest in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships. Our share of aggregate gross sales proceeds from dispositionsthese transactions totaled $70.9 million and generated our share of centers owned by us, either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, totaled $88.4the gains of approximately $9.5 million. Operating cash flows from assets disposed are included in net cash from operating activities in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, while proceeds from these disposals are included as investing activities.

We have non-recourse debt securedapproximately $21.0 million of dispositions currently under contracts or letters of intent; however, there are no assurances that these transactions will close at such prices or at all. Subsequent to June 30, 2021, we sold two centers and other property, which were owned by acquiredus either directly or developed properties heldthrough our interest in several of our real estate joint ventures or partnerships, with aggregate gross proceeds totaling $48.9 million.

As mentioned under operating activities, our transformation program resulted in significant dispositions over the last few years, which has resulted in a downward trend in our cash flows from dispositions and partnerships. At June 30, 2020, off-balance sheet mortgage debt for our unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships totaled $263.4 million, of which our pro rata ownership was $86.1 million. Scheduled principal mortgage payments on this debt, excluding deferred debt costs and non-cash related items totaling $(.5) million, at 100% are as follows (in millions):

2020 remaining

    

$

1.6

2021

173.0

2022

 

2.1

2023

 

2.2

2024

 

2.3

Thereafter

 

82.7

Total

$

263.9

We generallyassociated gains. Dispositions have the right to sell or otherwise disposebeen an essential component of our assets except in certain cases where we are requiredongoing strategy to obtainremove properties that no longer meet our joint venture partners’ consentgrowth or a lender’s consent for assets held in special purpose entities.

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Investing Activities

Acquisitions

During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we acquired one grocery-anchored center and other property with an aggregate gross purchase price totaling $43.0 million.

Dispositions

During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we sold six centers and other property, including real estate assets owned through our interest in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships. Our share of aggregate gross sales proceeds from these transactions totaled $88.4 million and our share of the gains generated approximated $44.9 million.geographic targets.

New Development/Redevelopment

At June 30, 2020,2021, we had two mixed-use projects in the Washington D. C. market and a 30-story, high-rise residential tower at our River Oaks Shopping Center underin Houston in various stages of development, with approximately .2 million of total square footage for retail and 962 residential units, that werewhich are partially or wholly owned. We have funded $415.9$450.8 million through June 30, 20202021 on these projects. Upon completion, we expect our aggregate net investment in these multi-use projects to be $485.0 million;million and will add approximately .2 million of total square footage for retail and 962 residential units to the property portfolio; however, the timing of the realization of a stabilized return is currently unknown due to the uncertainties regarding the impact of COVID-19.

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At June 30, 2020,2021, we had 10five redevelopment projects inwith an expected final investment estimated to be $25.4 million, of which we plan to investhave funded approximately $55.1$22.7 million. Realization of the stabilized return may betake longer than originally planned due to the impact of COVID-19. During the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, three completed redevelopment projects added approximately 142,000100,000 square feet to the portfolio with an incremental investment to date totaling $23.1$19.5 million.

We had approximately $38.7 million in land held for development at June 30, 2021 that may either be developed or sold.

Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures for additions to the existing portfolio, acquisitions, tenant improvements, new development, redevelopment and our share of investments in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships are as follows (in thousands):

Six Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2021

    

2020

Acquisitions

$

25,506

$

52,659

$

5,220

$

25,506

New Development

 

50,778

 

76,998

 

11,138

 

50,778

Redevelopment

 

6,585

 

14,548

 

1,676

 

6,585

Tenant Improvements

 

16,224

 

16,509

 

12,434

 

16,224

Capital Improvements

 

7,338

 

8,822

 

7,765

 

7,338

Other

 

1,724

 

3,373

 

359

 

1,724

Total

$

108,155

$

172,909

$

38,592

$

108,155

The decrease in capital expenditures is attributable primarily to a reduction in acquisitions and new development and redevelopment activity.activity as a result of the near completion of two of the residential portions of our mixed-use new developments.

For 2020, we anticipate our acquisitions will decline over the prior year. Our new development and redevelopment investment for 2020 is estimated to be consistent or lower than 2019 expenditures as we complete our current development projects. For 2020, capital and tenant improvements is generally expected to be consistent or lower than 2019 expenditures. No assurances can be provided that our planned activities will occur. Further, we have entered into commitments aggregating $61.3$42.2 million comprised principally of construction contracts, which are generally due in 12 to 36 months and anticipated to be funded through our excess cash flow funded by operating activities or with proceeds from the drawdown under our unsecured revolving credit facility.

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Capital expenditures for additions described above relate to cash flows from investing activities as follows (in thousands):

Six Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2021

    

2020

Acquisition of real estate and land, net

$

25,506

$

52,659

$

5,220

$

25,506

Development and capital improvements

 

78,258

 

95,895

 

31,548

 

78,258

Real estate joint ventures and partnerships - Investments

 

4,391

 

24,355

 

1,824

 

4,391

Total

$

108,155

$

172,909

$

38,592

$

108,155

Capitalized soft costs, including payroll and other general and administrative costs, interest, insurance and real estate taxes, totaled $9.5$4.6 million and $11.0$9.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively.

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Financing Activities

Debt

Total debt outstanding was $1.7$1.8 billion at June 30, 2020 and consisted of $12 million, which bears interest at variable rates, and $1.7 billion,2021, which bears interest at fixed rates. Additionally, of our total debt, $279$333.1 million was secured by operating centersproperties while the remaining $1.5 billion was unsecured. We also had letters of credit totaling $7.9 million outstanding at June 30, 2021. Our debt maturities for the remainder of 2021 and for 2022 total $2.8 million and $308.3 million, respectively (see Note 5 for additional information on Debt maturities). For 2021, we expect to fund our outstanding maturities through our excess cash flow generated by our operating properties, credit facilities and cash generated from dispositions. If the Merger does not occur prior to such time, the 2022 maturities are expected be funded through our excess cash flow generated by our operating properties, credit facilities, cash generated from dispositions or with proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt.

At June 30, 2020,2021, we have a $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility, which expires in March 2024 and provides borrowing rates that float at a margin over LIBOR plus a facility fee. At June 30, 2020,2021, the borrowing margin and facility fee, which are priced off a grid that is tied to our senior unsecured credit ratings, were 82.5 and 15 basis points, respectively. The facility also contains a competitive bid feature that allows us to request bids for up to $250 million. Additionally, an accordion feature allows us to increase the facility amount up to $850 million. As of June 30, 2020,July 27, 2021, we had $12 millionno outstanding balance, and the available balance was $486$498.1 million, net of $1.9 million in outstanding letters of credit.

At June 30, 2020,2021, we have a $10 million unsecured short-term facility that we maintain for cash management purposes. The facility, which matures in March 2021,2022, provides for fixed interest rate loans at a 30-day LIBOR rate plus borrowing margin, facility fee and an unused facility fee of 125, 10, and 5 basis points, respectively. As of June 30, 2020,July 27, 2021, we had no amounts outstanding under this facility.

For the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, the maximum balance and weighted average balance outstanding under both facilities combined were $497$40.0 million and $146.5$2.7 million, respectively, at a weighted average interest rate of 1.0%.9%.

We have non-recourse debt secured by properties held in several of our real estate joint ventures and partnerships. At June 30, 2021, off-balance sheet mortgage debt for our unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships totaled $191.1 million, of which our pro rata ownership is $44.6 million. Scheduled principal mortgage payments on this debt, excluding deferred debt costs and non-cash related items totaling $(.2) million, at 100% are as follows (in millions):

2021 remaining

    

$

1.4

2022

172.1

2023

 

2.2

2024

 

2.3

2025

 

2.3

Thereafter

 

11.0

Total

$

191.3

During the first quarter 2021, a joint venture extended its $170 million loan under an available one-year extension. The remaining 2021 maturities are expected to be paid by excess operating funds from the related venture or partnership and/or capital calls of which we would use our funds from our other operating properties, credit facilities and cash generated from dispositions. For the 2022 maturities, we expect the joint venture to extend its $170 million loan under an available one-year extension or refinance the loan.

Our five most restrictive covenants, composed from both our public debt and revolving credit facility, include debt to asset, secured debt to asset, fixed charge, unencumbered asset test and unencumbered interest coverage ratios. We are not aware of any non-compliance with our public debt and revolving credit facility covenants as of June 30, 2020.2021.

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Our most restrictive public debt covenant ratios, as defined in our indenture and supplemental indenture agreements, were as follows at June 30, 2020:2021:

Covenant

    

Restriction

    

Actual

 

Debt to Asset Ratio

Less than 60.0 %

35.936.8

%

Secured Debt to Asset Ratio

Less than 40.0 %

5.76.8

%

Fixed Charge Ratio

Greater than 1.5

 

4.2

Unencumbered Asset Test

Greater than 150 %

297.2290.8

%

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TableIncluded in our debt balance is a guaranty we provided for the payment of Contentsany debt service shortfalls on tax increment revenue bonds issued in connection with a development project in Sheridan, Colorado. The Sheridan Redevelopment Agency issued Series A bonds used for an urban renewal project, of which $53.7 million remain outstanding at June 30, 2021. The bonds are to be repaid with incremental sales and property taxes and a PIF to be assessed on current and future retail sales and, to the extent necessary, any amounts we may have to provide under a guaranty. The incremental taxes and PIF are to remain intact until the earlier of the payment of the bond liability in full or 2040.

Equity

Our Board of Trust Managers has approved a reduced dividend payment for the third quarter of $.18 per share to maintain financial flexibility until we have better insight into the impact of the pandemic. Common share dividends paid totaled $74.0$67.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. As disclosed in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, we had dividends designated for payment in 2020 of $121.2 million. In the event we do not pay dividends of this amount, the unpaid portion will be taxed at corporate income tax rates. Accordingly, we intend to pay an additional $47 million of dividends before the end of 2020. Further, it is likely that we may need to pay a special dividend near year-end to cover additional 2020 taxable income resulting from property sales.2021. Our dividend payout ratio (as calculated as dividends paid on common shares divided by core funds from operations attributable to common shareholders - basic) for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 approximated 73.7%53.9% (see Non-GAAP Financial Measures for additional information). On July 15, 2021, our Board of Trust Managers declared a special dividend of $.69 per common share, which is payable on August 2, 2021 to shareholders of record on July 28, 2021. The special dividend is being paid in connection with the anticipated Merger and to satisfy the REIT taxable income distribution requirements. Funds to pay dividends and share repurchases would come initially from excess proceeds from operations, dispositions and our outstanding credit facilities.

We have a $200 million share repurchase plan. Under this plan, subject to the applicable restrictions set forth in the Merger Agreement, we may repurchase common shares from time-to-time in open-market or in privately negotiated purchases. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased will be determined by management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The repurchase plan may be suspended or discontinued at any time, and we have no obligations to repurchase any amount of our common shares under the plan. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we repurchased .8 million2021, no common shares at an average price of $21.47 per share.were repurchased. At June 30, 20202021 and as of the date of this filing, $163.3$149.4 million of common shares remained available to be repurchased under this plan.

We have an effective universal shelf registration statement, which expires in September 2020, which2023. Subject to the provisions of the Merger Agreement, we intend to replace prior to its expiration. We will continue to closely monitor both the debt and equity markets and carefully consider our available financing alternatives, including both public offerings and private placements.

Contractual ObligationsMerger Costs

WeThe closing of the Merger is expected to occur on August 3, 2021, pending the receipt of the necessary shareholder approvals and satisfaction or waiver of the other closing conditions specified in the Merger Agreement (although there can be no assurance that all closing conditions will be satisfied or waived by August 3, 2021, that the Merger will close on August 3, 2021 or that the Merger will be consummated). For the six months ended June 30, 2021, we have debt obligationsrecorded costs of $8.4 million associated with the Merger. Estimated additional costs to be paid, if and when the Merger closes are $46.1 million which includes costs associated primarily with personnel and financial, legal, tax and audit advisors. These costs are expected to be funded through our credit facilities or cash generated from dispositions. These estimates are based on the best information available to management and may be impacted by future developments related to our mortgage loans and unsecured debt, including any draws on our credit facilities. We have shopping centersthe Merger that are subject to ground leases where a third party owns and has leased the underlying land to us to construct and/or operate a shopping center. The table below excludes obligations relatedcould result in inaccurate estimates that could be material to our new development projects because such amounts are not fixed or determinable, and commitments aggregating $61.3 million comprised principally of construction contracts, which are generally due in 12 to 36 months. The following table summarizes our primary contractual obligations as of June 30, 2020 (in thousands):consolidated financial statements.

Payments due by period

    

    

Less than 1

    

    

    

More than 5

Total

year

1 - 3 years

3 - 5 years

years

Mortgages and Notes Payable (1)

  

  

  

  

  

Unsecured Debt

$

1,646,372

$

41,847

$

404,064

$

603,995

$

596,466

Secured Debt

 

345,294

 

9,116

 

51,265

 

93,559

 

191,354

Lease Payments

 

108,511

 

1,119

 

5,401

 

4,804

 

97,187

Other Obligations (2)

 

57,789

 

28,517

 

29,272

 

 

Total Contractual Obligations

$

2,157,966

$

80,599

$

490,002

$

702,358

$

885,007

(1)Includes our finance lease obligation and principal and interest with interest on variable-rate debt calculated using rates at June 30, 2020. Also, excludes a $57.4 million debt service guaranty liability. See Note 5 for additional information.
(2)Other obligations include income and real estate tax payments, commitments associated with our secured debt and other employee payments. Contributions to our retirement plan were fully funded for 2020, and therefore are excluded from the above table. See Note 11 for additional information.

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Related to a development project in Sheridan, Colorado, we have provided a guaranty for the payment of any debt service shortfalls on tax increment revenue bonds issued in connection with the project. The Sheridan Redevelopment Agency issued Series A bonds used for an urban renewal project, of which $57.4 million remain outstanding at June 30, 2020. The bonds are to be repaid with incremental sales and property taxes and a PIF to be assessed on current and future retail sales and, to the extent necessary, any amounts we may have to provide under a guaranty. The incremental taxes and PIF are to remain intact until the earlier of the payment of the bond liability in full or 2040. The debt associated with this guaranty has been recorded in our condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2020.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of June 30, 2020, none of our off-balance sheet arrangements had a material effect on our liquidity or availability of, or requirement for, our capital resources. Letters of credit totaling $6.9 million were outstanding at June 30, 2020.

We have entered into several unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships. Under many of these agreements, we and our joint venture partners are required to fund operating capital upon shortfalls in working capital. As operating manager of most of these entities, we have considered these funding requirements in our business plan.

Reconsideration events, including changes in variable interests, could cause us to consolidate these joint ventures and partnerships. We continuously evaluate these events as we become aware of them. Some triggers to be considered are additional contributions required by each partner and each partner’s ability to make those contributions. Under certain of these circumstances, we may purchase our partner’s interest. Our material unconsolidated real estate joint ventures are with entities which appear sufficiently stable; however, if market conditions were to continue to deteriorate and our partners are unable to meet their commitments, there is a possibility we may have to consolidate these entities. If we were to consolidate all of our unconsolidated real estate joint ventures, we would continue to be in compliance with our debt covenants.

As of June 30, 2020, one unconsolidated real estate joint venture was determined to be a VIE through the issuance of a secured loan, since the lender had the ability to make decisions that could have a significant impact on the profitability of the entity. Our maximum risk of loss associated with this VIE was limited to $34 million at June 30, 2020. Also at June 30, 2020, another joint venture arrangement for the future development of a mixed-use project was determined to be a VIE. We are not the primary beneficiary as the substantive participating rights associated with the entity are shared, and we do not have the power to direct the significant activities of the entity. We anticipate future funding of approximately $4.7 million associated with the mixed-use project through 2020.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Certain of our key performance indicators are considered non-GAAP financial measures. Management uses these measures along with our GAAP financial statements in order to evaluate our operating results. We believe these additional measures provide users of our financial information additional comparable indicators of our industry, as well as, our performance.

Funds from Operations Attributable to Common Shareholders

Effective January 1, 2019, theThe National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") defines NAREIT FFO as net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains or losses from sales of certain real estate assets (including: depreciable real estate with land, land, development property and securities), change in control of real estate equity investments, and interests in real estate equity investments and their applicable taxes, plus depreciation and amortization related to real estate and impairment of certain real estate assets and in substance real estate equity investments, including our share of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships. We calculate NAREIT FFO in a manner consistent with the NAREIT definition.

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Management believes NAREIT FFO is a widely recognized measure of REIT operating performance, which provides our shareholders with a relevant basis for comparison among other REITs. Management uses NAREIT FFO as a supplemental internal measure to conduct and evaluate our business because there are certain limitations associated with using GAAP net income by itself as the primary measure of our operating performance. Historical cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with GAAP implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values instead have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, management believes that the presentation of operating results for real estate companies that uses historical cost accounting is insufficient by itself. There can be no assurance that NAREIT FFO presented by us is comparable to similarly titled measures of other REITs.

We also present Core FFO as an additional supplemental measure as it is more reflective of the core operating performance of our portfolio of properties. Core FFO is defined as NAREIT FFO excluding charges and gains related to non-cash, non-operating assets and other transactions or events that hinder the comparability of operating results. Specific examples of items excluded from Core FFO include, but are not limited to, gains or losses associated with the extinguishment of debt or other liabilities and transactional costs associated with unsuccessful development activities.

NAREIT FFO and Core FFO should not be considered as alternatives to net income or other measurements under GAAP as indicators of operating performance or to cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities as measures of liquidity. NAREIT FFO and Core FFO do not reflect working capital changes, cash expenditures for capital improvements or principal payments on indebtedness.

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NAREIT FFO and Core FFO is calculated as follows (in thousands):

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Net income attributable to common shareholders

$

11,368

$

83,809

$

63,990

$

133,475

$

12,692

$

11,368

$

40,729

$

63,990

Depreciation and amortization of real estate

 

37,520

 

34,732

 

73,995

 

68,475

 

39,841

 

37,520

 

78,256

 

73,995

Depreciation and amortization of real estate of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships

 

4,322

 

2,789

 

8,119

 

5,741

 

4,145

 

4,322

 

8,306

 

8,119

Impairment of properties and real estate equity investments

 

 

 

44

 

74

 

122

 

 

447

 

44

Gain on sale of property, investment securities and interests in real estate equity investments

 

(7,903)

 

(51,605)

 

(21,477)

 

(70,554)

 

(429)

 

(7,903)

 

(9,526)

 

(21,477)

Gain on dispositions of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships

 

(1,044)

 

(1,106)

 

(23,416)

 

(1,380)

 

(7)

 

(1,044)

 

(31)

 

(23,416)

Provision for income taxes (1)

 

 

44

 

 

44

 

 

 

20

 

Noncontrolling interests and other (2)

 

(652)

 

(484)

 

(1,227)

 

(973)

 

(634)

 

(652)

 

(1,190)

 

(1,227)

NAREIT FFO – basic

 

43,611

 

68,179

 

100,028

 

134,902

 

55,730

 

43,611

 

117,011

 

100,028

Income attributable to operating partnership units

 

241

 

528

 

769

 

1,056

 

302

 

241

 

703

 

769

NAREIT FFO – diluted

 

43,852

 

68,707

 

100,797

 

135,958

 

56,032

 

43,852

 

117,714

 

100,797

Adjustments for Core FFO:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Contract terminations

 

 

 

340

 

 

 

 

 

340

Merger costs

 

8,411

 

 

8,411

 

Other

 

1

 

 

1

 

Core FFO – diluted

$

43,852

$

68,707

$

101,137

$

135,958

$

64,444

$

43,852

$

126,126

$

101,137

FFO weighted average shares outstanding – basic

 

127,242

 

127,856

 

127,552

 

127,807

 

126,600

 

127,242

 

126,559

 

127,552

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share options and awards

 

861

 

847

 

899

 

841

 

1,039

 

861

 

1,096

 

899

Operating partnership units

 

1,432

 

1,432

 

1,432

 

1,432

 

1,409

 

1,432

 

1,419

 

1,432

FFO weighted average shares outstanding – diluted

 

129,535

 

130,135

 

129,883

 

130,080

 

129,048

 

129,535

 

129,074

 

129,883

NAREIT FFO per common share – basic

$

0.34

$

0.53

$

0.78

$

1.06

$

0.44

$

0.34

$

0.92

$

0.78

NAREIT FFO per common share – diluted

$

0.34

$

0.53

$

0.78

$

1.05

$

0.43

$

0.34

$

0.91

$

0.78

Core FFO per common share – diluted

$

0.34

$

0.53

$

0.78

$

1.05

$

0.50

$

0.34

$

0.98

$

0.78

(1)The applicable taxes related to gains and impairments of operating and non-operating real estate assets.
(2)Related to gains, impairments and depreciation on operating properties and unconsolidated real estate joint ventures, where applicable.

Same Property Net Operating Income

We consider SPNOI an important additional financial measure because it reflects only those income and expense items that are incurred at the property level, and when compared across periods, reflects the impact on operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. We calculate this most useful measurement by determining our proportional share of SPNOI from all owned properties, including our share of SPNOI from unconsolidated joint ventures and partnerships, which cannot be readily determined under GAAP measurements and presentation. Although SPNOI is a widely used measure among REITs, there can be no assurance that SPNOI presented by us is comparable to similarly titled measures of other REITs. Additionally, we do not control these unconsolidated joint ventures and partnerships, and the assets, liabilities, revenues or expenses of these joint ventures and partnerships, as presented, do not represent our legal claim to such items.

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Properties are included in the SPNOI calculation if they are owned and operated for the entirety of the most recent two fiscal year periods, except for properties for which significant redevelopment or expansion occurred during either of the periods presented, and properties that have been sold. While there is judgment surrounding changes in designations, we move new development and redevelopment properties once they have stabilized, which is typically upon attainment of 90% occupancy. A rollforward of the properties included in our same property designation is as follows:

    

Three Months Ended

    

Six Months Ended

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020

June 30, 2021

June 30, 2021

Beginning of the period

149

155

145

142

Properties added:

  

  

Acquisitions

6

Properties removed:

  

  

  

  

Redevelopments

(2)

Dispositions

(1)

(5)

(1)

(4)

End of the period

148

148

144

144

We calculate SPNOI using net income attributable to common shareholders and adjusted for net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, other income (expense), income taxes and equity in earnings of real estate joint ventures and partnerships. Additionally to reconcile to SPNOI, we exclude the effects of property management fees, certain non-cash revenues and expenses such as straight-line rental revenue and the related reversal of such amounts upon early lease termination, depreciation and amortization, impairment losses, general and administrative expenses and other items such as lease cancellation income, environmental abatement costs, demolition expenses, and lease termination fees. Consistent with the capital treatment of such costs under GAAP, tenant improvements, leasing commissions and other direct leasing costs are excluded from SPNOI. A reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders to SPNOI is as follows (in thousands):

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June��30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Net income attributable to common shareholders

$

11,368

$

83,809

$

63,990

$

133,475

$

12,692

$

11,368

$

40,729

$

63,990

Add:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

1,009

1,711

2,635

3,299

1,749

1,009

3,591

2,635

Provision for income taxes

343

484

515

661

86

343

324

515

Interest expense, net

15,776

14,953

30,378

30,242

17,303

15,776

33,922

30,378

Property management fees

829

683

1,907

1,556

947

829

2,128

1,907

Depreciation and amortization

37,627

34,967

74,283

68,939

40,022

37,627

78,578

74,283

Impairment loss

44

74

122

447

44

General and administrative

12,920

8,880

15,227

18,461

11,691

12,920

22,295

15,227

Other (1)

79

743

167

1,989

98

79

149

167

Less:

  

  

  

  

  

  

Gain on sale of property

(7,898)

(52,061)

(21,474)

(69,848)

(480)

(7,898)

(9,611)

(21,474)

Equity in earnings of real estate joint ventures and partnership interests, net

(3,428)

(6,665)

(30,525)

(12,082)

(4,285)

(3,428)

(8,372)

(30,525)

Interest and other (income) expense, net

(5,293)

(1,921)

535

(6,305)

Revenue adjustments (2)

866

(3,060)

3,991

(6,279)

Interest and other expense (income), net

4,713

(5,293)

3,059

535

Other (2)

(4,517)

866

(9,860)

3,991

Adjusted income

64,198

82,523

141,673

164,182

80,141

64,198

157,379

141,673

Less: Adjusted income related to consolidated entities not defined as same property and noncontrolling interests

(5,831)

(8,965)

(10,760)

(17,607)

(7,395)

(5,970)

(13,872)

(12,321)

Add: Pro rata share of unconsolidated entities defined as same property

6,648

7,443

14,403

14,565

6,487

5,603

12,873

12,014

Same Property Net Operating Income

$

65,015

$

81,001

$

145,316

$

161,140

$

79,233

$

63,831

$

156,380

$

141,366

(1)Other includes items such as environmental abatement costs, demolition expenses and lease termination fees.
(2)Revenue adjustments consistOther consists primarily of straight-line rentals, lease cancellation income and fee income primarily from real estate joint ventures and partnerships.

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Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in Item 1 for additional information related to recent accounting pronouncements.

ITEM 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We use fixed and floating-rate debt to finance our capital requirements. These transactions expose us to market risk related to changes in interest rates. Derivative financial instruments may be used to manage a portion of this risk, primarily interest rate contracts with major financial institutions. These agreements expose us to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the counter-parties. We do not engage in the trading of derivative financial instruments in the normal course of business. At June 30, 2020,2021, we had fixed-rate debt of $1.7$1.8 billion and $4.0 million of variable-rate debt of $12 million.outstanding. In the event interest rates were to increase 100 basis points and holding all other variables constant, annual net income and cash flows for the following year would decrease by approximately $.1 million associated with our variable-rate debt. The effect of the 100 basis points increase would decrease the fair value of our variable-rate and fixed-ratefixed rate debt would decrease by approximately $.4$59.7 million, and $69.3 million, respectively.there would not be a material change to our variable-rate debt.

ITEM 4.  Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of June 30, 2020.2021. Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2020.2021.

There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. We have not experienced any material impact to our internal control over financial reporting to date as a result of most of our employees working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are continually monitoring and assessing the COVID-19 situation on our internal controls to minimize the impact to their design and operating effectiveness.

PART II-OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.   Legal Proceedings

We are involved in various matters of litigation arising in the normal course of business. In accordance with SEC rules, we have limited our materiality threshold to $1 million, as we believe this threshold will provide more meaningful disclosures on proceedings material to us. While we are unable to predict the amounts involved, our management and counsel believe that when such litigation is resolved, our resulting liability, if any, will not have exceeded the threshold or have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

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ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

The outbreak ofproposed Merger with Kimco may not be completed on the COVID-19 pandemicterms or timeline currently contemplated, or at all, and related government, private sector and individual consumer responses, and recent fluctuations in energy prices, has affected andthe failure to complete the Merger may continue to adversely affect our share price and future business and financial results.

The completion of the Merger is subject to certain conditions, including (1) the receipt of required approvals from Kimco’s common stockholders and our shareholders, (2) the authorization for listing of Kimco’s common stock to be issued in connection with the Merger on the New York Stock Exchange, (3) the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-4 to be filed by Kimco pursuant to which shares of Kimco’s common stock to be issued in connection with the Merger are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, (4) the absence of any order issued by any court of competent jurisdiction or other legal restraint or prohibition preventing the consummation of the Merger or any law that makes the consummation of the Merger illegal, (5) accuracy of each party’s representations and warranties, subject in most cases to materiality or material adverse effect qualifications; (6) material compliance with each party’s covenants and (7) the receipt by each of us and Kimco of an opinion to the effect that the Merger will qualify as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and of an opinion as to the qualification of us and Kimco, respectively, as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code.

In addition, the Merger Agreement contains certain termination rights for us and Kimco. The Merger Agreement can be terminated by mutual written consent, or by either party (1) if there is a final, non-appealable order, decree or ruling permanently enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the consummation of the Merger; (2) if the Merger has not been consummated by January 14, 2022; (3) if our shareholders fail to approve the Merger or Kimco’s common stockholders fail to approve the Merger Agreement; or (4) if the other party has breached its representations, warranties or covenants in a way that prevents satisfaction of a closing condition, subject to a cure period. Also, we may terminate the Merger Agreement in order to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to a superior proposal (subject to compliance with certain terms and conditions included in the Merger Agreement). Kimco may terminate the Merger Agreement if our board of trust managers changes its recommendation with respect to the Merger Agreement, or upon a willful and material breach by us of our obligations not to solicit alternative transaction proposals.

There can be no assurance that the conditions to closing will be satisfied or waived or that other events will not intervene to delay or result in the termination of the proposed Merger.

If the Merger is not completed for any reason, the trading price of our common shares may decline to the extent that the market price of the common shares reflects positive market assumptions that the Merger will be completed and the related benefits will be realized. We may also be subject to additional risks if the Merger is not completed, including:

the requirement in the Merger Agreement that, under certain circumstances, we pay Kimco a termination fee of the lesser of $115,000,000 or the maximum amount that could be paid to Kimco without causing Kimco to fail to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code for such year;
incurring substantial costs related to the Merger, such as legal, accounting, financial advisory and integration costs that have already been incurred or will continue to be incurred until closing;
our management focusing on the Merger instead of on pursuing other opportunities that could be beneficial to us, without realizing any of the benefits of having the Merger completed;
we may face challenges retaining current employees and key personnel due to their uncertainty about our future and their future role with us; and
reputational harm due to the adverse perception of any failure to successfully complete the Merger.

If the Merger is not completed, these risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial conditions and results of operations employee availability, financial performance, liquidity and cash flow forhave an unknown periodadverse effect on the trading price of time.our common shares.

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The outbreakpendency of COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and has spread throughout the world, including the United States. Related government and private sector responsive actions mayMerger could adversely affect our business and operations

In connection with the pending Merger, some tenants or vendors may delay or defer decisions, which could adversely affect our revenues, earnings, funds from operations, cash flows and haveexpenses, regardless of whether the Merger is completed. Similarly, current employees may experience uncertainty about their future roles with Kimco following the Merger, which may materially adversely affectedaffect our ability to retain and motivate key personnel during the operationspendency of the Merger. In addition, due to interim operating covenants in the Merger Agreement, we may be unable (without Kimco’s prior written consent), during the pendency of the Merger, to pursue strategic transactions, undertake significant capital projects, undertake certain significant financing transactions and otherwise pursue other actions, even if such actions would prove beneficial.

The Merger Agreement contains provisions that could discourage a potential competing acquirer or could result in any competing proposal being at a lower price than it might otherwise be.

The Merger Agreement contains provisions that, subject to limited exceptions, restrict our ability to initiate, solicit, propose, knowingly encourage proposals to effect, among other things, a transaction that would result in any person (other than Kimco) becoming the beneficial owner of 15% or more of the voting power of our tenants. It is impossiblecommon shares or of our consolidated net revenues, net income or total assets. In addition, Kimco generally has an opportunity to predictoffer to modify the effect and ultimate impactterms of this pandemic, as the situation is rapidly evolving. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our tenants’ operations primarily dueMerger Agreement in response to mandated non-essential business shut downs and consumer/employee stay-at-home provisions. Retailers continue to seek ways to engage the customer by utilizing on-line ordering and curbside pick-up or delivery. Current and continued disruptions to our tenants’ operations have had and may continue to have a material adverse impact on our financial performance, liquidity and cash flows if tenants do not make their rental payments when due for a lengthy period of time.

There has also been great fluctuationsany competing “superior proposal” (as defined in the priceMerger Agreement) that may be made to us before our Board of oil and natural gas recently. This primarily has been dueTrust Managers may withdraw or modify its recommendation in response to such superior proposal or terminate the Merger Agreement to enter into such superior proposal.

These provisions could discourage a potential competing acquirer that might have an interest in acquiring all or a significant part of lateus from considering or proposing such an acquisition, even if it were prepared to the collapsepay consideration with a higher per share cash or market value than that market value proposed to be received or realized in the global demand for oil from the COVID-19 induced closure of non-essential businesses, consumer/employee stay-at-home provisions and the near-elimination of airline and other non-essential travel worldwide, and related supply glut. A prolonged collapse in energy prices increases the levels and unpredictability of losses of employment and general business activity, which could further negatively impact the operations of our tenants located throughout Texas, including the city of Houston, where we have a concentration of properties.

The COVID-19 pandemic and related recession may adversely affect lease extensionsMerger, or renewals, as well as, has and may continue to increase the levels of store closings and tenant bankruptcies, which could also have a material adverse impact on our financial performance, liquidity and cash flows.

As a result of COVID-19, most of our personnel are currently working remotely, and it is possible this could have a negative impact on the execution of our business plans and operations. If a natural disaster, power outage, connectivity issues or other events occur that impact our employees’ ability to work remotely, it may be difficult for us to continue our business for a substantial period of time. The increase in remote working may alsomight result in consumer privacy, IT security and fraud concerns.

Further as a result of COVID-19, our development and redevelopment plans over the next few years could be delayed or more costly for both labor and material costs. Our abilitypotential competing acquirer proposing to acquire new centers or dispose of centers could also be impacted due the markets and liquidity issues. These disruptionspay a lower price than it might otherwise have proposed to our growth and liquidity plans may negatively impact our financial performance and slow future growth.

The uncertainty around the durationpay because of the business disruptions and the extentadded expense of the spread of the virus will likely continue to adversely impact the national economy and negatively impact consumer spending. Any of these outcomes could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, operating results and ability to execute and capitalize on our strategies. The full extent of the impact on our operations and financial performance of the COVID-19 pandemic and energy prices depends on future developments that are uncertain and unpredictable, including, among others, their duration and impacts on employment and capital and financial markets, federal and state actions on businesses, taxes and consumers, the reactions to new informationtermination fee that may emerge concerningbecome payable in certain circumstances under the virus and actions to contain it, and any negative impact on consumer demand for the goods and services of our tenants. Management’s estimates of the impact on our business are sensitive to change, and it is reasonably possible those estimates will change in the near term as a result of one or more future confirming events.

Merger Agreement.

We have no further material changes to the risk factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.

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ITEM 2.   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

We have a $200 million share repurchase plan. UnderSubject to the applicable restrictions set forth in the Merger Agreement, under this plan, we may repurchase common shares from time-to-time in open-market or in privately negotiated purchases. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased will be determined by management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The repurchase plan may be suspended or discontinued at any time, and we have no obligations to repurchase any amount of our common shares under the plan. As of the date of this filing, $163.3$149.4 million of common shares remained available to be repurchased under the plan.

Repurchases of our common shares Also, for the quarterthree months ended June 30, 2020 are as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):2021, no common shares were surrendered or deemed surrendered to us to satisfy any employees’ tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and/or exercise of awards under our equity-based compensation plans.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Maximum

Total Number

Dollar Value

of Shares

of Shares that

Total

Purchased as

May Yet be

Number of

Average

Part of Publicly

Purchased

Shares

Price Paid

Announced

Under the

Period

Purchased

Per Share

Program

Program

April 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020 (1)

85

$

18.19

 

(1)Common shares surrendered or deemed surrendered to us to satisfy such employees' tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and/or exercise of awards under our equity-based compensation plans.

ITEM 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

ITEM 4.   Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

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ITEM 5.   Other Information

Not applicable.

ITEM 6.   Exhibits

The exhibits required by this item are set forth in the Exhibit Index attached hereto.

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EXHIBIT INDEX

(a)

(a)

    

Exhibits:

10.1†*

Restatement ofSecond Amendment to the Weingarten Realty Retirement Plan datedeffective July 1, 2020.8, 2021.

31.1*

Certification pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Executive Officer).

31.2*

Certification pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Financial Officer).

32.1**

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Sec. 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Executive Officer).

32.2**

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Sec. 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Financial Officer).

101.INS**

XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document

101.SCH**

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL**

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF**

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB**

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE**

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

*     Filed with this report.

**    Furnished with this report.

†    Management contract or compensation plan or arrangement.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS

(Registrant)

By:

/s/ Andrew M. Alexander

Andrew M. Alexander

Chairman/President/Chief Executive Officer

By:

/s/ Joe D. Shafer

Joe D. Shafer

Senior Vice President/Chief Accounting Officer

(Principal Accounting Officer)

DATE: August 5, 20202, 2021

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